[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #7251: Add a Preview in Playground button to the plugin directory

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#7251: Add a Preview in Playground button to the plugin directory
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 Reporter:  tellyworth             |       Owner:  tellyworth
     Type:  enhancement            |      Status:  accepted
 Priority:  normal                 |   Milestone:
Component:  Plugin Directory       |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-design-feedback  |
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Comment (by maartenbelmans):

 Replying to [comment:62 dmsnell]:
 > What fun and challenge here. This stuff is hard, and thanks everyone for
 both making this possible and for everyone who highlighted its impact on
 yourselves and others.
 >
 > @tellyworth I wonder if we could look for something like `registry-
 preview-blueprints.json` in a plugin’s root dir, and if it exists, link it
 to the button. That way, there’s no need to toggle a setting in an admin
 panel; the opt-in is someone choosing how they want to present their
 plugin. What do you all think about that idea?
 >

 My concern is: do we want to load the admin plugin screen if someone
 clicks “Live Preview”. Most plugins are front-facing and users may expect
 a demo page showcasing the plugin’s capabilities rather than the WP admin.
 If we go through with this idea, I think it would be great if plugin
 authors can decide which URL goes behind the button. It could be the
 playground, but also a privately hosted demo site (like many plugins
 already link to in the description).

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