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Archeio

Media Library Folders

Ἀρχεῖον (Archeîon) — Archive, record office, file repository. In the Greek polis, the Archeîon was the official registry and public archive where state documents and records were permanently conserved.

Category: Media & Design Version: 1.0.2 Requirements: PHP 7.4+ · WP 5.0+ Runtime: 0 custom tables · 60fps animations

Overview

Archeio (Greek for archive or file repository) transforms the chaotic default WordPress Media Grid into a beautifully organized file system. Built entirely on top of native WordPress taxonomies (archeio_folder), it creates zero custom database tables, guaranteeing seamless compatibility with core updates, backup tools, and migrations.

Architectural Rationale: Commercial WordPress media folder plugins create proprietary SQL tables, slow down media modals with unindexed join queries, and create vendor lock-in. If you uninstall them, all media categorization is destroyed. Archeio relies 100% on native WordPress taxonomies (archeio_folder), ensuring instantaneous queries, full backup safety, and zero database lock-in.

Key Features

  • Native Architecture

    Built 100% on custom taxonomy archeio_folder with zero bespoke database tables.

  • Drag-and-Drop Organization

    Simply drag any media file into a folder; supports full Bulk Selection multi-drag.

  • Mathematical Drop Animations

    Dropped ghost items shrink and fly into the exact center pixel of the target folder icon.

  • Infinite Hierarchy

    Create deeply nested folder trees with breadcrumbs and collapsible branches.

  • Context Menu Actions

    Right-click folders to duplicate, rename, delete, or assign custom color accents.

  • Inline File Renaming

    Rename attachment files directly in the media sidebar without broken image links.

  • Direct Uploading

    Drag files from your desktop straight into the active folder in the media grid.

  • Eidolon AI Integration

    Filters media stacks by AI-Generated / AI-Modified with reactive badges.

  • 1-Click Competitor Import

    Seamless migration from FileBird, Real Media Library, and Folders by Premio.

Technical Specifications

Taxonomy archeio_folder (native hierarchical taxonomy)
Database Tables 0 custom tables (uses core wp_term_taxonomy & wp_term_relationships)
Animation Hardware-accelerated CSS cubic-bezier transforms (60fps)
Query Optimization Bulk-fetched counts, debounced counters, deferred term counting
Compatibility Core Media Library, ACF image pickers, Gutenberg, Beaver/Elementor

Developer Integration

// Archeio uses native WP_Query taxonomy querying:
$query = new WP_Query([
    'post_type' => 'attachment',
    'post_status' => 'inherit',
    'tax_query' => [[
        'taxonomy' => 'archeio_folder',
        'field'    => 'slug',
        'terms'    => 'client-brand-assets',
    ]],
]);
WP-CLI: $ wp archeio create-folder "Brand Assets" --parent=0

Deployment Notes

Includes a custom Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) field type "Archeio Media Folder" allowing editors to select organized folders in options pages or custom post types.

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