This plugin provides a simple HTTP Basic Authentication handler for a site's JSON API. It is designed for developers and testers who need to interact with the API during local development, debugging, or in controlled testing environments where more complex authentication systems are not yet configured.

Simple Setup: Install and activate the plugin to immediately add Basic Authentication support to your API endpoints, requiring no complex configuration. Development Focus: It is explicitly intended for use in development and testing scenarios, particularly over SSL-secured connections or on localhost. Client Compatibility: Works with standard HTTP clients like cURL and libraries such as WP_Http, allowing you to pass credentials in request headers. Security Note: The plugin documentation clearly states it should not be used in production without SSL, as it transmits username and password with every request. Direct Integration: Once active, the API endpoints will accept the standard Authorization: Basic header, enabling quick manual testing and scripted interactions.