WordPress Plugin Setup

This guide covers WordPress-specific aspects of API Mapper, including where to find settings, how caching integrates with WordPress, and platform-specific tips.

Plugin Location

After installing API Mapper through your YOOtheme child theme, you'll find the settings in the WordPress admin:

Settings Access:

• Navigate to Settings → API Mapper in your WordPress admin
• Or access connections directly through the YOOtheme Customizer

WordPress Transients Caching

API Mapper uses WordPress Transients for caching API responses. This integrates seamlessly with:

• Object Caching: If you use Redis or Memcached, transients are automatically stored there
• Database Fallback: Without object caching, transients use the wp_options table

Clearing the Cache

To clear API Mapper's cache:

1. Go to Settings → API Mapper
2. Click Clear All Caches

Alternatively, clearing transients via WP-CLI:

wp transient delete --all

REST API Considerations

When connecting to external WordPress sites, remember:

• WordPress REST API is available at /wp-json/wp/v2/
• Public endpoints (posts, pages) don't require authentication
• Use Application Passwords for private content (Settings → Users → Application Passwords)

Multisite Compatibility

API Mapper works on WordPress Multisite installations:

• Install the child theme on each site that needs API connections
• Each site maintains its own connections and cache
• Network-wide settings are not currently supported

Common WordPress Issues

"rest_no_route" Error

The REST API might be disabled. Check:

• Security plugins (Wordfence, iThemes) may block REST API
• Add to wp-config.php if needed: define('REST_API_ENABLED', true);

Slow API Responses

• Enable object caching (Redis/Memcached)
• Increase cache duration in connection settings
• Use _embed parameter to reduce API calls

Next Steps

• First Connection - Create your first API connection
• Caching - Optimize cache settings
• WooCommerce Guide - Connect to WooCommerce APIs