=== MD Governance ===
Contributors: multidots  
Donate link: https://www.multidots.com/  
Tags: Gutenberg, block editor, block access, user roles, block settings  
Stable tag: 1.0
Tested up to: 6.8
License: GPL-2.0+
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html  

Easily manage block visibility and configuration in the Gutenberg editor based on user roles with MD Governance.
  
== Description ==  
MD Governance empowers WordPress administrators to control access and settings of Gutenberg blocks for different user roles. This plugin is ideal for teams, agencies, or site managers who want fine-grained control over the editing experience in the block editor.

**Key Features**:  
<ul>
<li><strong>Settings Visibility:</strong> Control access to block settings for selected roles to avoid misconfigurations.</li>
<li><strong>Role-Based Customization:</strong> Tailor the Gutenberg experience for editors, authors, contributors, and more.</li>
<li><strong>Supports All Blocks:</strong> Works with default WordPress blocks and custom third-party blocks.</li>
</ul>

== Why Choose MD Governance? ==  

👉 <strong>Role-Specific Editing Experience</strong>  
<ul>
<li>Provide a tailored editing interface for different roles.</li>
<li>Limit access to advanced settings to prevent accidental changes.</li>
</ul>

👉 <strong>Enhanced Security & Workflow</strong>  
<ul>
<li>Prevent misuse of blocks or settings by unauthorized users.</li>
<li>Improve publishing consistency across roles and teams.</li>
</ul>

== Installation ==  
1. Upload the `md-governance` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.  
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.  
3. Navigate to **Settings > MD Governance** to manage block visibility and role-based access.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==  

= What blocks can I manage with this plugin? =  
You can control access to all default WordPress blocks and any additional blocks added via other plugins.

= Can I restrict block settings separately from block visibility? =  
Yes, the plugin allows you to hide block settings while keeping the block visible in the editor.

= Will this work with custom user roles? =  
Absolutely! MD Governance supports all user roles, including custom ones.

= Does this affect the front-end rendering of blocks? =  
No. MD Governance only controls visibility and settings within the Gutenberg editor, not the front-end output.

= Is this plugin compatible with Full Site Editing (FSE)? =  
Currently, the plugin is focused on the post and page editors, with future plans for FSE support.

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== Changelog ==  

= 1.0.0 - 08.04.2025 =  
* Initial release.  
* Added role-based block visibility control.  
* Enabled block settings management per user role.  

== Upgrade Notice ==  
= 1.0 =  
Initial release.

== License ==  
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv3 license. Please see the license file for more details.

== Credits ==  
MD Governance is developed by [Multidots](https://www.multidots.com/).