[Proposal] Use Magento backend

[barryvdh]

First of all, I really love Magmi, saved me from a lot of import problems :)

Would it be an idea to use the Magento extension architecture to make an interface in the Magento backend, like other plugins? So instead of going to magmi/web/magmi.php, just log in in the backend, so we can rely on the user/roles etc, and provide a more recognized interface?
Or are there specific reasons why this isn't done?
An alternative could be a simple frontend with limited options. Eg. select a profile and upload a file, and leave the rest of the configuration as was before, so the developer can configure Magmi and just let the end-user use the Magento interface.

[dweeves]

Hi Barry, This was done "on purpose" as magmi does not rely at all on any magento code.

This is a "comfort" feature. Nothing prevents developing a "Magento Admin" extension that would "pilot" magmi imports. I already thought about this. Separating both projects (Admin UI & Magmi core) would allow to keep genuine Magmi untouched & keep its independence from Magento while enabling controlling it through the magento admin.

So, yes it's definitely doable, but it's not in my current immediate action list. To be honest, if i do such a thing, i'll surely make this a paying extension since i need to monetize a bit all the efforts i did put into magmi.