Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker

5.6.3

Release Date: May 25, 2026

• Confirmed compatible with WordPress 7.0 and PHP 8.3
• Fixed a translation-loading notice on WordPress 6.7 and later
• Resolved a PHP 8.2 deprecation in the settings framework

5.5.2

Release Date: October 3, 2025

• NEW: Formatted data message support – Rich attachments with name-value pairs
• NEW: vbean_send_data() function – Send structured data messages easily
• NEW: vbean_build_data_message() function – Build custom attachment messages
• Enhanced MAIASS configuration support
• Improved documentation with comprehensive examples
• Better Slack field formatting for structured data display

5.5.0

Release Date: April 21, 2025

• Fixed overly zealous escaping issues
• Improved message content handling

5.4.6

Release Date: April 21, 2025

• Security update – Enhanced input filtering and validation
• Removed unneeded files for improved security
• Tested with WordPress 6.8 and PHP 8.2
• Added comprehensive input sanitization

5.3.1

• Tested with WordPress 6.5 and PHP 8.2
• Compatibility updates

5.2.14

• Bugfix – Fixed default channel reference typo affecting plugin upgrade notifications
• Improved notification reliability

5.2.11

• Bugfix – Fixed default channel reference issue
• Enhanced plugin upgrade notification handling

5.2.7

• Fixed versioning inconsistency
• Updated version management

5.2.0

• NEW: Email notification support – Use email addresses as webhook endpoints
• Enhanced fallback messaging options

5.1.7

• Admin menu bugfix
• Improved navigation

5.1.6

• Tested with WordPress 6.2
• Compatibility verification

5.1.3

• Fixed double replacement in get_url() string processing
• Improved URL handling

5.1.2

• Fixed default value handling for fields
• Resolved missing admin menu item issue

5.1.1

• Fixed path error for MCE plugin integration
• Improved file path handling

5.1.0

• NEW: Optional cron messaging – Support for environments without cron
• Enhanced message delivery options

5.0.0

Major overhaul – Previous settings not carried forward

• NEW: Notification overrides – Per-endpoint configuration
• NEW: Alert mentions – Add @here, @channel, @everyone to endpoints
• Improved admin layout and user experience
• Tested with PHP 8.1 and WordPress 6.1
• Enhanced endpoint management

4.0.5

• Fixed JavaScript naming conflict
• Corrected CSS path issues

4.0.3

• Bugfix – Improved Mattermost compatibility
• Fixed text domain issues

4.0.0

Major overhaul – Previous settings not carried forward

• NEW: Enhanced post alerts – More notification types
• NEW: Customizable endpoints – Per-alert configuration
• Complete codebase rewrite for better performance

3.30

• Added support for endpoints in channels
• Enhanced channel targeting

3.22

• Bugfix – Fixed post status change notifications
• Improved reliability

3.21

• Tested with WordPress 6.1 and PHP 8.1
• Compatibility updates

3.10

• Added site URL to notifications for better identification
• NEW: Post/page publication notifications
• Enhanced notification content

3.05

• Added system plugin updater integration
• Improved plugin management

3.04

• Fixed broken image references
• Improved asset handling

3.03

• Cosmetic improvements
• UI enhancements

3.02

• NEW: WooCommerce sales notifications
• E-commerce integration support

3.00

• NEW: Mattermost compatibility
• Expanded webhook service support

2.60

• Added current user information to plugin alerts
• Enhanced notification context

2.55

• Added toggle option for help display
• Improved user experience

2.47

• Enabled inheritance of v2.46 channel defaults
• Backward compatibility improvements

2.46

• NEW: Channel selection for default alerts
• Enhanced configuration options

2.45

• Fixed test message typo
• Improved testing functionality

2.44

• NEW: Plugin management notifications – Install, update, delete alerts
• Tested with WordPress 5.3
• Enhanced system monitoring

2.20

• Migrated from cURL to WordPress HTTP API
• Improved reliability and compatibility

2.14

• Updated @channel syntax for latest Slack API
• Enhanced mention functionality

2.13

• Fixed plugin validation update bug
• Added programmatic examples to settings page
• Improved documentation

2.12

• Updated plugin icon
• Visual improvements

2.11

• Added missing menu icon
• UI enhancements

2.10

• Tested with PHP 7.1 and WordPress 4.7
• Compatibility verification

2.0

• NEW: Repetition prevention – Avoid spam notifications
• NEW: Multiple webhook support
• Enhanced message management

1.50

• Fixed icon display issue in notifications
• Improved visual consistency

1.42

• Set delayed send to properly flag Slack as working
• Enhanced status tracking

1.41

• Performance improvement – Moved to cron job to prevent page load delays
• Non-blocking message delivery

1.24

• Tested with WordPress 4.5
• Compatibility updates

1.23

• Updated 404 error handling
• Improved error management

1.22

• Updated common functions
• Code optimization

1.21

• NEW: Default icon support
• Enhanced customization options

1.2

• NEW: Default comment alerts
• Comment notification system

1.1

• Fixed broken plugin download link
• Improved distribution

1.01

• Fixed shortcode documentation bug
• Documentation improvements

1.0

• Initial release
• Basic Slack webhook integration