Lightsail Manager by ByteCore Stack
Lightsail Manager by ByteCore Stack is a powerful yet user-friendly plugin that gives you complete control over your AWS Lightsail CDN cache directly from your WordPress admin panel. Whether you need to clear your cache immediately, automatically invalidate it when content changes, or schedule regular cache clearing, this plugin has you covered.
Key Features
Manual Cache Clearing * One-click cache invalidation from WordPress admin * Instant feedback on cache clearing status * Perfect for when you need immediate control
Automatic Cache Clearing * Automatically clear CDN cache when content is published or updated * Select which post types trigger cache clearing * Support for custom post types * Immediate content updates across your CDN
Scheduled Cache Clearing * Set up recurring cache clears on your schedule * Interval, weekly, or monthly options * Choose specific times and days * Live countdown timer showing next scheduled clear * Uses your WordPress timezone settings
Easy Configuration * Simple wp-config.php based credentials * Clear status indicators * Helpful configuration examples * Secure AWS Signature Version 4 authentication
Perfect For
- WordPress sites using AWS Lightsail CDN
- Content publishers who need fresh content delivered fast
- Developers who want automated cache management
- Sites with frequent content updates
- Anyone wanting more control over their CDN
Requirements
- AWS Lightsail distribution with CDN enabled
- AWS Access Key ID and Secret Access Key with Lightsail permissions
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- PHP 7.2 or higher
Documentation
Full setup instructions and documentation available at https://bytecorestack.com/plugins/lightsail-manager
External Services
This plugin connects to the AWS Lightsail API to perform CDN cache invalidation operations.
AWS Lightsail API
This plugin sends requests to the AWS Lightsail REST API endpoint:
https://lightsail.{region}.amazonaws.com/
What data is sent:
- Your Lightsail distribution name (stored locally in wp-config.php)
- A cache reset request signed with your AWS credentials using AWS Signature Version 4
When data is sent:
- When you manually click "Clear CDN Cache Now"
- When a post/page is published or updated (if Auto-Clear is enabled)
- On a recurring schedule (if Scheduled Auto-Clear is enabled)
No personal data, user data, or site content is transmitted to AWS beyond the distribution name and the cache-clear command.
AWS Terms of Service: https://aws.amazon.com/service-terms/ AWS Privacy Policy: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/
Support
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit: * Plugin page: https://bytecorestack.com/plugins/lightsail-manager * Author website: https://bytecorestack.com/
Privacy Policy
This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. All AWS credentials are stored locally in your wp-config.php file and are only used to communicate with the AWS Lightsail API for cache management operations. See the External Services section above for full details on what is sent to AWS.
Credits
Developed by ByteCore Stack.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.