Requirements
Gear up to join the WP rebellion with Festinger Vault! Before diving into the 22,500+ GPL-compliant themes and plugins, ensure your system is ready to roll with these requirements. Whether you’re a freelancer, developer, or agency, we’ve kept things lean to get you building epic sites with 50,000+ code rebels in no time.
System Requirements
To use Festinger Vault (CLI, WP Plugin, or Manual Setup), your environment should meet these specs:
WP Environment
- WP Version: 6.2 or higher (recommended for compatibility with modern themes/plugins).
- PHP Version: 8.0 or higher (7.4 supported, but 8.0+ optimizes performance).
- Memory Limit: At least 256MB (512MB recommended for bulk downloads).
- Disk Space: 500MB free (more for large theme/plugin libraries).
- MySQL/MariaDB: 5.7 or higher (8.0 recommended).
Server Requirements
- Web Server: Apache or Nginx (Apache 2.4+ or Nginx 1.18+ recommended).
- HTTPS: SSL certificate for secure connections (required for API access).
- cURL: Enabled for plugin and CLI communication.
- File Permissions: Write access to
/wp-content/ (e.g., 755 for directories, 644 for files).
Client-Side (CLI)
- Node.js: 16.0 or higher (18.0+ recommended).
- npm: 8.0 or higher (included with Node.js).
- Operating System: Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, or Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 10+).
Browser
- Supported Browsers: Latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.
- JavaScript: Enabled for Vault dashboard and plugin interface.
- Cookies: Enabled for authentication.
Recommended Plugins
While not required, these GPL-compliant plugins enhance your Festinger Vault experience:
- Yoast SEO: Optimize site rankings (available via Freemium Downloads).
- WP Rocket: Boost performance (available via Freemium Downloads).
- Elementor: Streamline design (available via Freemium Downloads).
Compatibility Notes
- Festinger Vault CLI: Requires a stable internet connection for authentication and downloads.
- WP Plugin: Compatible with WP multisite setups (Pro/Agency plans, page 8).
- Manual Setup: Ensure ZIP files are extracted correctly to avoid corruption.
- GPL Compliance: All themes/plugins are filtered by our Python script to ensure 100% GPL compliance, backed by Hiscox insurance (page 4).
Pro Tip
Running a high-traffic site or managing bulk downloads? Upgrade to a Pro plan for enhanced performance and API access to streamline your workflow.
Troubleshooting
- PHP Errors: Update to PHP 8.0+ or increase memory_limit in
php.ini.
- Plugin Conflicts: Disable conflicting plugins (e.g., older caching tools) before installing the Vault plugin.
- CLI Issues: Verify Node.js version (
node -v) and reinstall CLI if needed (npm install -g @festingervault/cli).
- Need Help? Visit Support or ask on Discourse.
Next Steps
Last updated: May 26, 2025
