"The plugin does not have a valid header" when trying to activate plugin with Github Installer. WP activates plugin correctly.

[AndrewFeeney]

When trying to install https://github.com/WebSpanner/ws-schema-tools I get this message after clicking 'Activate' in the Github Installer installation dialog.

However, I am able to activate the plugin afterwards in Wordpress. I can also update the plugin but once again the activation fails.

Is this a problem with my plugin or with git-hub updater? The header in the plugin looks like this:

<?php
/*
Plugin Name: WebSpanner - SchemaTools
Plugin URI: http://www.makeweb.com.au
Description: Add schema.org microdata to your wordpress site using shortcodes.
Author: Andrew Feeney
Version: 0.2.2
Author URI: http://www.makeweb.com.au
GitHub Plugin URI: https://github.com/WebSpanner/ws-schema-tools
GitHub Branch: master
*/

[afragen]

I think that's an error on my end. I don't create the Activate Plugin button but I can see that it's not passed the plugin info to work correctly.

I'll have to dissect it a bit. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

[AndrewFeeney]

No worries, hope you can find the issue without too much trouble!

[afragen]

OK, problem can be fixed but only by removing the activation link. You'll have to activate the plugin from the plugins page.

The reason is that when installing I have no way to capture the plugin file name as it's not entered anywhere. It is required for activation, that's why you get the error.

I've found a solution to remove the link. Not a great solution, but a less confusing one. Sorry but it's just not feasible to fix so it works.

[afragen]

Fixed in develop branch.