[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #64424: Add “Download” action for locally installed plugins in Plugins admin screen

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#64424: Add “Download” action for locally installed plugins in Plugins admin screen
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 Reporter:  iflairwebtechnologies                |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement                          |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal                               |   Milestone:  Awaiting
                                                 |  Review
Component:  Plugins                              |     Version:
 Severity:  normal                               |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch needs-unit-tests 2nd-      |     Focuses:
  opinion                                        |  administration
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Comment (by iflairwebtechnologies):

 Thanks for the feedback, I understand the concern around adding additional
 row actions to the Plugins list table and the risk of UI clutter for most
 users.

 I agree that the Plugins screen should remain focused on common workflows,
 and that a “Download” action may not be appropriate there for all users.

 Placing this functionality on the **Plugin File Editor** screen makes
 sense, as it is already an advanced/admin-only area and better aligns with
 use cases such as backing up, migrating, or downloading modified plugins.

 Based on this suggestion, I’m happy to revise the approach and update the
 patch to add a “Download ZIP” action within the Plugin File Editor
 instead, with proper capability checks and nonces.

 I’ll follow up with an updated patch for review. Feedback on this revised
 direction is welcome.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/64424#comment:4>
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