Description
FastCGI Cache for Ploi keeps your Ploi-hosted site fast and fresh. When you publish or update content, it calls the Ploi API to flush your site’s Nginx FastCGI cache automatically, so visitors never see stale pages — and you never have to purge by hand.
What it does
- Flushes the FastCGI cache automatically on the events you choose: post publish/update, post deletion, comments, theme switch, Customizer saves, and navigation-menu changes.
- Coalesces bursts of changes into a single flush so a bulk edit doesn’t hammer the API.
- One-click Flush now button for manual purges.
- A Recent flushes log so you can see what triggered each flush and whether it succeeded.
- Stores your Ploi API token encrypted at rest.
How it works
Connect the plugin to Ploi with a Ploi API token, pick the server and site to target, and choose which events should trigger a flush. From then on it runs in the background.
This plugin requires a third-party service (the Ploi API) to function — see the External services section below.
External services
This plugin connects to the Ploi API (https://ploi.io), a third-party service, to flush your site’s Nginx FastCGI cache. This connection is required for the plugin to do its job.
When data is sent to Ploi
- When you click Connect — to validate your token and list your servers.
- When you select a server — to list that server’s sites.
- When a flush runs — either automatically (on a content change you enabled) or manually (the Flush now button).
What data is sent to Ploi
- Your Ploi API token — sent as an authorization header on every request.
- The server ID and site ID you selected — sent in the request URL when listing sites and when flushing.
- The flush request itself — an instruction to purge the selected site’s FastCGI cache.
No post content, personal data, or visitor information is sent to Ploi. Requests are made to https://ploi.io/api/....
Your use of the Ploi service is governed by Ploi’s legal terms:
- Terms of Service: https://ploi.io/terms-of-service
- Privacy Policy: https://ploi.io/privacy-policy
Source code & build
The compiled admin assets in public/build/ are minified. The complete, human-readable source (front-end included) and the build steps live in the plugin’s public repository: https://github.com/filipecsweb/wp-plugin-fastcgi-cache-for-ploi
Disclaimer
Ploi is a trademark of its respective owner. This plugin is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ploi.
Installation
- Upload the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/fastcgi-cache-for-ploi/, or install it from the Plugins Add New screen in your WordPress admin. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu.
- Go to Settings FastCGI Cache.
- Paste a Ploi API token (create one at https://ploi.io/profile/api-keys) and click Connect. A valid token is saved (encrypted) automatically.
- Choose the server and site whose FastCGI cache should be flushed.
- Pick which events should trigger an automatic flush, then click Save settings.
Optional, recommended: define a dedicated encryption key in wp-config.php so the stored token is encrypted with a key independent of your database:
define( 'FASTCGI_CACHE_FOR_PLOI_KEY', 'a-long-random-string' );
FAQ
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Do I need a Ploi account?
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Yes. This plugin flushes the FastCGI cache of a site managed by Ploi (https://ploi.io), so you need a Ploi account, a Ploi-managed server/site with FastCGI caching enabled, and a Ploi API token.
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Where do I get a Ploi API token?
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In your Ploi account under Profile API keys (https://ploi.io/profile/api-keys). Create a key, give it a recognizable name (for example “FastCGI Cache — yourdomain.com”), and paste it into the plugin’s Connection card.
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A flush fails with an error about caching not being enabled. What’s wrong?
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Ploi can only flush FastCGI cache for a site that has it enabled. Enable FastCGI caching for the site in Ploi, then try again.
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Is my API token stored securely?
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Yes. The token is encrypted at rest and is never displayed again after it is saved. For the strongest protection, define
FASTCGI_CACHE_FOR_PLOI_KEYinwp-config.php(see Installation) so the encryption key is independent of your database. -
Can I flush the cache manually?
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Yes — use the Flush now button on the settings screen.
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Does it slow down my site?
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No. Flushes happen via a background request to the Ploi API after content changes; they do not block your visitors, and bursts of changes are coalesced into a single flush.
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How do I stop the plugin from contacting Ploi?
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Click Disconnect on the settings screen to remove the saved token, or deactivate/uninstall the plugin. With no token saved, the plugin makes no requests to Ploi.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.