MediaWiki/archive/extensions/Special/SiteSubscribe

Overview

Special:PayPal is a MediaWiki extension to provide functions for integrating with PayPal. It is initially being created for a client who wants to provide full access only to paying subscribers, but in the long run it may be a good platform for adding other PayPal functions. (The access-restriction is being accomplished by a combination of MediaWiki site settings and W3TPL, and is very flexible.)

Necessity

MediaWiki extensions currently available for interacting with PayPal seem to be limited to displaying static PayPal buttons, which can also be done using W3TPL and other extensions capable of displaying linked external images. This extension makes it possible to receive and process Instant Payment Notifications from PayPal.

Status

Special:PayPal is currently under development. Code will be posted here when it works.

Functionality

• TO DO: record new subscriptions (sent via IPN)
  • TO DO: function to create/extend subscriptions when IPN received
  • TO DO: add user into "subscribers" group when payment received
• TO DO: track subscription status (expiration)
  • TO DO: detect when user's account has expired
  • TO DO: remove user from "subscribers" group on expiration
  • TO DO: display subscription status for admins
  • TO DO: allow admins to modify subscription status (change expiration, add new subscription)

also to do

• table to record subscription info