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+# WordPress.org Plugin Submission Guide
+
+This document provides a step-by-step guide for submitting your plugin to the WordPress.org plugin repository.
+
+## Before Submission
+
+### 1. Prepare Your Plugin
+
+- Ensure your plugin follows the [WordPress Plugin Guidelines](https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-org/detailed-plugin-guidelines/)
+- Check that your plugin meets the [Plugin Directory Requirements](https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-org/plugin-developer-faq/)
+- Verify that your plugin follows WordPress coding standards
+- Test your plugin thoroughly on different WordPress versions
+
+### 2. Prepare Required Files
+
+- **readme.txt**: Create a readme.txt file following the [WordPress readme.txt standard](https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-org/how-your-readme-txt-works/)
+- **Plugin Header**: Ensure your main plugin file includes the required plugin header
+- **License**: Include the GPL v2 or later license
+- **Assets**: Prepare banner, icon, and screenshots (see [WORDPRESS_ORG_ASSETS.md](WORDPRESS_ORG_ASSETS.md))
+
+### 3. Create a Clean Build
+
+- Remove any development files (e.g., .git, node_modules, etc.)
+- Remove any unnecessary files (e.g., .DS_Store, Thumbs.db, etc.)
+- Create a ZIP file of your plugin
+
+## Submission Process
+
+### 1. Create a WordPress.org Account
+
+If you don't already have one, create an account on [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/).
+
+### 2. Submit Your Plugin
+
+1. Go to the [Add Your Plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/developers/add/) page
+2. Fill out the submission form:
+   - Plugin Name
+   - Plugin URL (optional)
+   - Description
+   - Upload your plugin ZIP file
+3. Agree to the terms and submit your plugin
+
+### 3. Wait for Review
+
+- The WordPress.org team will review your plugin
+- This process can take several weeks
+- You'll receive an email when your plugin is approved or if there are issues to address
+
+### 4. Address Review Feedback
+
+If the WordPress.org team provides feedback:
+
+1. Make the requested changes
+2. Create a new ZIP file
+3. Reply to the review email with the changes you've made
+4. Attach the updated ZIP file or provide a link to download it
+
+### 5. Upload Assets
+
+Once your plugin is approved:
+
+1. Log in to your WordPress.org account
+2. Navigate to your plugin's page
+3. Click on the "Assets" tab
+4. Upload your banner, icon, and screenshots
+
+## After Approval
+
+### 1. Set Up SVN Access
+
+WordPress.org uses Subversion (SVN) for plugin management:
+
+1. You'll receive SVN access details via email
+2. Set up SVN on your local machine
+3. Check out your plugin repository
+
+### 2. Manage Your Plugin with SVN
+
+Basic SVN commands for managing your plugin:
+
+```bash
+# Check out your plugin repository
+svn checkout https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/your-plugin-name/
+
+# Add new files
+svn add new-file.php
+
+# Commit changes
+svn commit -m "Description of changes"
+
+# Update your local copy
+svn update
+```
+
+### 3. Release Updates
+
+To release a new version:
+
+1. Update the version number in your plugin file and readme.txt
+2. Update the changelog in readme.txt
+3. Test the new version thoroughly
+4. Commit the changes to the `trunk` directory
+5. Tag the new version:
+   ```bash
+   svn copy https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/your-plugin-name/trunk https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/your-plugin-name/tags/1.0.1 -m "Tagging version 1.0.1"
+   ```
+
+## Best Practices
+
+- **Respond Promptly**: Respond to review feedback promptly
+- **Be Patient**: The review process can take time
+- **Be Thorough**: Test your plugin thoroughly before submission
+- **Follow Guidelines**: Adhere to all WordPress.org guidelines
+- **Maintain Your Plugin**: Regularly update your plugin to fix bugs and add features
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+- [WordPress Plugin Developer Handbook](https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/)
+- [WordPress Plugin Directory Guidelines](https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-org/detailed-plugin-guidelines/)
+- [WordPress Plugin Developer FAQ](https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-org/plugin-developer-faq/)