Dispatch for Telex v1.4.0
This release turns Dispatch into a full project management layer on top of
Telex. You can now organize, annotate, and track your project library in
ways that weren't possible before — without any of it depending on features
that don't actually exist in the platform.
Stars and favorites
Star any project with a single click. Starred projects bubble to the top
of your library when you sort by "Starred first" — so the things you care
about most are always within reach without searching.
Freeform tags
Attach tags to any project directly from the card — up to 20 tags, up to
32 characters each. Filter the entire library down to a single tag in one
click. Tags are stored per site, not per user, so your whole team sees the
same taxonomy.
Bulk actions
Select multiple projects at once with checkboxes and apply a single action
across all of them — install, update, or remove. A sticky action bar
appears at the bottom of the screen as soon as you check the first project,
so it's always in reach without scrolling.
Config export and import
Export every piece of per-project metadata — version pins, notes, tags,
groups, and auto-update settings — to a JSON file. Import the same file
on a staging site, a client's server, or a fresh install to replicate the
full setup in seconds. The CLI gets it too: wp telex config export and
wp telex config import.
Update approval queue
Auto-updates can now be held in a soak period before applying. When the
soak window expires, the update moves into a visible approval queue at the
top of the Updates tab. Approve to apply immediately or skip to defer.
Gives you a natural review checkpoint before anything touches production.
Failed install tracking
When an install fails, Dispatch records the failure against the project and
shows a persistent badge on the card. A new "Failed" tab collects everything
that needs attention so nothing falls through the cracks. Dismiss the record
once the issue is resolved.
Dashboard widget
The WordPress admin dashboard now shows a compact Dispatch summary: number
of installed projects, pending updates, API connection status, and time of
last activity. Everything at a glance without opening the full screen.
Expanded Site Health
Two new Site Health tests: one checks the circuit breaker state and reports
whether the Telex API connection is open, half-open, or tripped; the other
scans every installed project and surfaces any with missing or deactivated
files. Both are shown inline on the Site Health screen alongside your other
checks.