Description
Tarkle Send allows you to embed file transfers, file request forms, and download links directly into your WordPress pages and posts using simple shortcodes.
Three Shortcodes:
- [tsend_download] – Create a direct download link to a transfer
- [tsend_transfer] – Embed a transfer viewer (files available for download)
- [tsend_file_request] – Embed a file request form (let visitors upload files)
Features:
- One-time token setup from your Tarkle Send dashboard
- Secure token-based authentication
- Automatic branding and styling from your workspace settings
- Browser-to-storage file uploads (no server processing)
- Full input sanitization and WordPress security standards
- Works with any WordPress theme
Setup:
- Install and activate the plugin
- Go to Settings > Tarkle Send
- Paste your secret token from Tarkle Send Settings > Developers
- Use the shortcodes in your pages and posts
For detailed usage examples, see the documentation after activation.
Support
For support, visit https://tarkle.com or contact Tarkle support.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later. See LICENSE file for details.
Installation
- Upload the
tarkle-sendfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to Settings > Tarkle Send and paste your secret token
- Use the shortcodes in your content
FAQ
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What is Tarkle Send?
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Tarkle Send is a file transfer and file request service. For more information, visit https://tarkle.com/send
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Do I need an API key?
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The plugin requires a secret token generated in your Tarkle Send workspace under Settings > Developers. No separate API key is needed.
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How do I get the slug for my transfer or file request?
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Log in to your Tarkle Send workspace and look at the URL of your transfer or file request. The slug is the unique identifier at the end of the URL.
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Can I customize the appearance?
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The appearance is controlled by your Tarkle Send workspace settings. CSS classes can be added to the download button shortcode.
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Are uploads secure?
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Yes. File uploads happen directly from the browser to Tarkle Send’s storage, bypassing your WordPress server entirely.
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What are the shortcode attributes?
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[tsend_download]
– slug (required): Transfer slug
– text (optional): Link text (default: “Download”)
– class (optional): CSS classes for styling[tsend_transfer]
– slug (required): Transfer slug
– width (optional): Iframe width (default: “100%”)
– height (optional): Iframe height (default: “600px”)[tsend_file_request]
– slug (required): File request slug
– width (optional): Iframe width (default: “100%”)
– height (optional): Iframe height (default: “700px”)
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
0.3.0
- Renamed shortcodes to tsend_ prefix per WordPress.org plugin guidelines to avoid naming conflicts
- Replaced inline script tags with wp_add_inline_script() for proper WordPress standards compliance
- Improved plugin review compliance
0.2.0
- Secret tokens now use the unified tk_ format. Generate your token in Tarkle Send under Settings > Developers. Existing tokens continue to work.
0.1.0-beta
- Beta release for testing and review
- Three shortcodes: tsend_download, tsend_transfer, tsend_file_request
- Token-based signed URLs with HMAC-SHA256 verification
- Automatic 5-minute caching of signed URLs
- WordPress security compliance and input sanitization
- Support for custom domains and workspace subdomains