[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #33425: XML-RPC missing options on wp.getOptions

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#33425: XML-RPC missing options on wp.getOptions
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 Reporter:  SergioEstevao                        |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)                         |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal                               |   Milestone:  Awaiting
                                                 |  Review
Component:  XML-RPC                              |     Version:  4.3
 Severity:  normal                               |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  reporter-feedback needs-patch close  |     Focuses:
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Changes (by callumbw95):

 * keywords:  reporter-feedback needs-patch => reporter-feedback needs-patch
     close


Comment:

 Hi All,

 I have just taken a look into this, and the original request to expose
 more site settings via wp.getOptions was entirely valid at the time this
 ticket was opened, especially for improving the capabilities of mobile and
 other client applications.

 However, since 2015 the WordPress landscape has evolved significantly with
 the introduction and integration of the WordPress REST API. The REST API
 is now the modern, preferred, and fully supported method for this type of
 remote interaction. The specific functionality requested here—accessing
 and managing site settings—is now best handled by the /wp/v2/settings REST
 API endpoint, which is more robust, secure, and extensible.

 The XML-RPC API is now considered a legacy component. While it remains in
 core for backward compatibility, it is in a maintenance-only state, and is
 no longer receiving new features to it.

 For these reasons, this enhancement is no longer aligned with the
 project's direction. I am going to mark this ticket with the `close` tag
 so we can get a second opinion before we close this ticket.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/33425#comment:9>
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