Admin Module

1. Overview of the Admin Module

The Admin Module provides a web-based interface for managing your application. It includes user management, module management, and access to system settings.

Key Features

• User authentication and roles
• Module management - install, enable, disable, remove
• Access to core settings and logs
• Extensible via custom modules

2. Accessing the Admin Panel

• Default URL: /admin/
• Login: Use credentials created during installation or via the CLI script below
• User Roles: Admin users have full access. Additional roles can be defined via modules or custom code

php bin/create_admin.php

Run from your project root to create a new admin user.

3. Navigating the Admin Interface

• Dashboard: Overview of system status and quick links
• Users: Manage admin users and permissions
• Modules: View, install, enable/disable, and remove modules
• Settings: Access core configuration options

4. The Module Manager

The Module Manager is built into the admin panel and allows you to:

• Install Modules: Upload or select modules to add new features
• Enable/Disable Modules: Toggle modules on or off without uninstalling
• Remove Modules: Uninstall modules cleanly
• View Standard Modules: See which modules are included by default

Standard Modules

• User management
• Content management - CMS
• File uploads
• Logging and monitoring

5. Extending the Admin Module

• Create Custom Modules: Use the CLI to scaffold a new module

php bin/create-module.php MyModule

• Integration: Place your module in the modules/ directory. It will appear in the Module Manager
• Best Practices: Follow the structure of existing modules for compatibility and maintainability

6. Troubleshooting & FAQs

• Locked Out? Use bin/create_admin.php to create a new admin user
• Module Not Appearing? Ensure it is in the modules/ directory and follows the required structure
• Need More Help? See the main README or contact support