Description

MagicChecklists lets you create custom checklists that can be accessed from anywhere on your WordPress site. Use them for onboarding, task management, content publishing workflows and more.

Core Features:

Classic Checklists – Create checklists with drag-and-drop item ordering, priorities, deadlines and multi-level nesting
Publisher Checklists – Enforce publishing requirements for selected post types
Kanban Board – Visualize and manage checklist tasks with drag-and-drop columns, user assignment and due dates
Guided Tours – Build interactive step-by-step tours to guide users through your WordPress site (frontend and backend)
Shortcode Support – Embed checklists anywhere using shortcodes, with both list and kanban display modes
Floating Buttons – Trigger checklists via floating buttons, keyboard shortcuts or both
Granular Access Control – Set permissions per user role, individual user or public access
Analytics Dashboard – Track checklist completion rates, user engagement and performance metrics
API & Webhooks – REST API endpoints and webhook integrations with Slack, Discord and custom endpoints
Import / Export – Export checklists to JSON, PDF or TXT and import them across sites
Dashboard Widget – Display checklist status directly on the WordPress dashboard
Dark Mode – Full dark mode support throughout the admin interface
Internationalization – Fully translatable with German and French translations included

External Services

This plugin allows users to configure webhook integrations with the following third-party services:

Slack

When configured by the site administrator, checklist events (item checked, deadline approaching, etc.) can send notifications to a Slack channel via incoming webhooks. The webhook URL is provided by the user and data is only sent when webhook notifications are enabled.
* Data sent: checklist name, item text, event type, timestamp
* Slack Terms of Service
* Slack Privacy Policy

Discord

When configured by the site administrator, checklist events can send notifications to a Discord channel via webhooks. The webhook URL is provided by the user and data is only sent when webhook notifications are enabled.
* Data sent: checklist name, item text, event type, timestamp
* Discord Terms of Service
* Discord Privacy Policy

No data is sent to any external service unless the site administrator explicitly configures and enables webhook integrations.

Source Code

The compiled JavaScript files in the dist/ directory are built from the source files in the src/ directory using Vite.

The full source code is available at: https://github.com/Kasoria/magicchecklists

To build from source:

Clone the repository
Run npm install to install dependencies
Run npm run build to compile the production assets

Installation

Upload the magicchecklists folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Navigate to MagicPlugins > MagicChecklists to create your first checklist

FAQ

Can I use checklists on the frontend?: Yes! Enable shortcode support on any checklist and embed it on any page or post. You can also enable public access so logged-out visitors can interact with checklists.
Does it work with page builders?: Yes. MagicChecklists is compatible with major page builders including Bricks, Elementor and any builder that supports shortcodes. You can optionally disable floating buttons when inside page builders.
Can multiple users work on the same checklist?: Yes. The plugin includes a locking mechanism so only one user can edit a checklist at a time, ensuring data consistency. Users can have different permission levels (view, check items, edit, etc.).
Is there an API?: Yes. MagicChecklists provides REST API endpoints (v1 and v2) for managing checklists programmatically. Webhook integrations with Slack, Discord and custom endpoints are also available.

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Contributors & Developers

“MagicChecklists” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

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Changelog

2.3

Open source release – removed licensing requirement, all features now available out of the box
Removed MagicDash connection dependency
Removed custom update checker (now distributed via ww.wp.xz.cn)

2.2.1

Improved: Priority and item deadline now visible on kanban view
Fixed: Item deadlines now render correctly on the edit checklist view

2.2.0.1

Hotfix: Fixed tutorial checklist – checking items works as expected
Hotfix: Load everywhere now correctly set as default

2.2

New: Feature-Board mode on Kanban view with upvoting and commenting
New: Column sync on Kanban board – items move automatically based on state
New: Comment items on drawer
New: Tutorial checklist on new installs
Improved: Automatic language detection from WordPress settings
Improved: More granular access controls with multiple rules per permission
Fixed: Several Kanban view data sync issues

2.1.2.2

Improved: Shortcode checklist view alignment and mobile responsiveness
Hotfix: Checklist cloning now properly clones all settings

2.1.2.1

Improved: Shortcode checklists with proper UI modals and better item rendering
Hotfix: Fixed checklist view mode on shortcode

2.1.2

New: Kanban view on the frontend via shortcodes
Improved: Item rendering consistency on kanban
Fixed: Disable floating UI inside page builders option

2.1.1

Improved: More consistent content saving across drawer interactions
Improved: Loading indicator when saving checklists
Improved: Tour connection checking mechanism

2.1.0

New: Kanban board view with drag-and-drop columns, user assignment and due dates
New: Full i18n internationalization with German and French translations
Improved: New save button on checklist creation

2.0.6

Fixed: Item deadline modal z-index issue

2.0.5

Fixed: Shortcut availability check validation
Hotfix: Checklist drawer trigger method fix

2.0.4

Hotfix: Floating buttons on mobile now properly draggable and clickable

2.0.3

Hotfix: License activation bug and small UI improvements

2.0.2

Hotfix: Fixed asset loading issue

2.0

New: Completely redesigned interface and codebase
New: Tour Creator for interactive step-by-step onboarding
New: Publisher Checklists for enforcing publishing requirements
New: Dashboard widget
New: Item locking mechanism with private items
New: Checklist Analytics
Improved: Optimized codebase for faster performance
Improved: Drawer UX improvements
Improved: Floating buttons auto-group
Improved: Frontend shortcode editing

1.3.5

New: Multi-level list items with hierarchical nesting
Improved: API endpoints updated with v2 for easier handling
Improved: Enhanced API key security

1.3.4

New: Show checklist description in the drawer
New: MainWP integration for central dashboard management

1.3.3

New: List item counters (total, checked, percentage)
Improved: Visual validation feedback on forms

1.3.2

New: Custom drawer appearance with full styling options
New: Deadlines on individual list items
New: In-progress status for list items

1.3.1

New: Images inside list items
New: Export checklists to TXT, PDF and JSON
Improved: JSON import/export for full checklist migration
Improved: Menu item position setting
Improved: Disable floating buttons in page builders

1.3

New: REST API and webhook integrations
New: Slack and Discord notifications
New: Shortcode support for embedding checklists
New: Automatic checklist reset scheduling
New: Checklist conditions (where to load)
New: Toggle through checklists in the drawer
New: Tags and colors for organization
New: Uninstaller for clean removal
Improved: Removed active checklist limit

1.2

New: Granular access control system
New: Locking mechanism for concurrent editing
Improved: Streamlined multi-step creation form

1.1.2

New: Clickable links and URL auto-conversion in list items
New: Rate limiting for public checklists

1.1.1

New: Public access with floating buttons
New: Floating button trigger option
Fixed: Bricks Builder loading issue

1.1.0

New: Priority selector on checklist and item level
Improved: Modular codebase restructure

1.0.0

Initial release