Composer命名规范咨询：WordPress插件多场景架构包命名方案

Great question! Let’s break this down into what’s technically allowed, what’s considered best practice, and the optimal approach for your scenario.

Can you use mmano/wordpress/plugin/plugin-name? #

Technically, yes—Composer allows slashes in package names beyond the initial vendor/ segment (you’ll see examples like symfony/http-foundation or laravel/framework). However, this multi-level slash structure is generally reserved for large, established projects with a strict component hierarchy (like framework ecosystems). For a standalone plugin and its core library, it’s overkill and not the standard approach.

Is this a bad practice? #

It’s not inherently "bad," but it’s definitely not ideal for your use case. Here’s why:

• Unnecessary verbosity: The long package name is harder to remember, type (when running composer require), and reference in documentation.
• Semantic confusion: Multi-level slashes can imply a tight coupling to a specific directory structure or namespace hierarchy, which isn’t required here. Your core package should be framework-agnostic, and the WP wrapper should clearly signal its purpose without burying it in nested categories.
• Community convention: Most Composer packages follow the vendor/short-purposeful-name pattern. Devs familiar with the ecosystem will find a name like mmano/my-plugin-wp far more intuitive than a deeply nested alternative.

What’s a better approach? #

Stick to concise, descriptive names that clearly distinguish your core package from its WordPress wrapper:

• Core reusable package: mmano/my-plugin-core (replace my-plugin with a name that reflects the core functionality—e.g., mmano/form-engine-core if it handles form logic).
• WordPress plugin wrapper: mmano/my-plugin-wp (or mmano/wp-my-plugin—either works, as long as it’s clear this is the WP-specific layer).

This structure:

1. Makes dependencies obvious (the WP wrapper will explicitly require mmano/my-plugin-core in its composer.json).
2. Aligns with community norms, making it easier for other devs to find and use your packages.
3. Keeps your package names clean and maintainable as your project grows.

If you want to categorize your WP plugin for discoverability (e.g., on Packagist), add keywords like "wordpress-plugin" to the composer.json of the wrapper package instead of embedding categories in the name.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Michael Mano