Installing Sera Plugins

This guide covers all installation methods for Sera plugins, including the recommended order and how to handle multi-plugin setups.

Installation Order

Always install Sera Core first. The recommended order is:

1. Sera Core (the hub — required for all spoke plugins)
2. CLS Guard or CLS Guard Pro (immediate performance benefit)
3. Sera Sentinel (security should be set up early)
4. Sera Pulse (health monitoring)
5. Sera AI Writer (content creation tools)
6. Sera AI Sitemap (SEO and indexing)

Note: CLS Guard (free version) does not require Sera Core and can be installed standalone. However, installing it alongside Sera Core enables hub integration and centralized management.

Method 1: Upload via WordPress Admin

1. Download the .zip file from your sera.guru account
2. Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
3. Select the .zip file and click Install Now
4. Click Activate

Method 2: FTP/SFTP Upload

1. Extract the .zip file on your computer
2. Connect to your server via FTP/SFTP
3. Upload the extracted folder to /wp-content/plugins/
4. Go to Plugins in WordPress admin and click Activate

Method 3: WP-CLI

# Install from a local zip file
wp plugin install /path/to/sera.zip --activate

# Or install directly from your sera.guru download URL
wp plugin install "https://sera.guru/api/update/download?slug=sera&license_key=YOUR_KEY" --activate

# Install from a local zip file
wp plugin install /path/to/sera.zip --activate

# Or install directly from your sera.guru download URL
wp plugin install "https://sera.guru/api/update/download?slug=sera&license_key=YOUR_KEY" --activate

After Installation

Once Sera Core is activated, navigate to Sera > Dashboard in your WordPress admin. The onboarding wizard will guide you through:

1. Connecting your AI provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini)
2. Configuring basic settings
3. Registering your license key
4. Installing spoke plugins

Updating Plugins

Sera plugins support automatic updates through the WordPress update system. As long as your license key is active, updates will appear in Dashboard > Updates just like any other plugin.

You can also check for updates manually by going to Sera > License and clicking Check for Updates.

Uninstalling

To uninstall a spoke plugin:

1. Deactivate the spoke plugin first
2. Then delete it from the Plugins page

To uninstall the entire ecosystem:

1. Deactivate all spoke plugins first
2. Deactivate Sera Core last
3. Delete all Sera plugins

Warning: Uninstalling Sera Core while spoke plugins are still active may cause errors. Always deactivate spokes before removing the hub.