[DZ] LinkToTools 1.0.2 2026-03-18

Adds an admin-only DZ XenForo Tools link to the XenForo staff bar.

Add-on overview​

[DZ] LinkToTools is a lightweight administrative XenForo add-on that adds an admin-only shortcut to the staff bar, providing direct access to the DZ Tools system.

This add-on acts purely as a bridge between XenForo ACP and the external DZ Tools environment, without modifying XenForo core files, templates, or internal logic.

It is intended exclusively for administrators.

What this add-on does​

• Adds a staff bar link visible only to administrators
• Provides quick access to the DZ Tools dashboard
• Does not modify XenForo core
• Does not collect data
• Does not run cron jobs
• Does not perform automatic actions without administrator consent

DZ Tools installation​

This add-on enables linking to the DZ Tools system, which:

• Is installed directly in the forum root directory
• Operates completely independent of XenForo templates and add-on system
• Uses XenForo database and session validation only for administrator access control

Tools location: /<domain>/tools/index.php

Installation is manual and fully transparent — administrators always know:

• where files are located
• what is installed
• what actions are performed

Security & access​

• Access is restricted to administrators only
• Tools are not exposed via public endpoints
• No XenForo template hooks are used
• No additional APIs are opened
• No data is sent externally

Purpose of DZ Tools​

DZ Tools is an internal administrative toolkit designed to simplify XenForo development, deployment, and system monitoring, without manual XML or file editing.

It serves as a centralized developer and administrative control panel.

Current DZ Tools features​

Add-on scaffolding​

• Automatically generates complete XenForo add-on base structures
• Creates:
  • addon.json
  • required XML files
  • hash manifests
  • development-ready directories
• Ideal for rapid add-on development

Hash generation​

• Generates and regenerates secure file hash manifests
• Used for:
  • release validation
  • integrity checks
  • controlled distribution

Release builder​

• Builds clean production-ready releases
• Directly from development source
• No manual file copying
• No version mismatch risks

XenForo configuration management​

• Centralized management of selected XenForo configuration values
• No manual editing of config.php
• Safe and controlled changes

Redis monitoring (if enabled)​

• Detailed Redis runtime statistics:
  • memory usage
  • hit / miss ratio
  • keyspace statistics
  • TTL values
  • active keys
• Data is fetched on demand only
• No performance impact

Intended use​

DZ Tools is intended for:

• XenForo developers
• forum administrators
• advanced maintenance workflows
• internal tooling (not user-facing)

Important note​

This add-on:

• does not automatically install DZ Tools
• does not hide any functionality
• exists solely as a secure and transparent entry point

All actions remain fully under administrator control.