
php-wordpress
WordPress development mastery - themes, plugins, Gutenberg blocks, and REST API
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-php --skill php-wordpress- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads php-wordpress automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
WordPress Development Skill
Atomic skill for mastering WordPress theme and plugin development
Overview
Comprehensive skill for building WordPress themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks. Covers WordPress 6.x with focus on modern development practices and security.
Skill Parameters
Input Validation
interface SkillParams {
topic:
| "themes" // Classic, block, FSE
| "plugins" // Architecture, hooks, settings
| "gutenberg" // Blocks, patterns, InnerBlocks
| "rest-api" // Custom endpoints, authentication
| "security" // Nonces, sanitization, escaping
| "woocommerce"; // Store extensions
level: "beginner" | "intermediate" | "advanced";
wp_version?: "6.4" | "6.5" | "6.6" | "6.7";
theme_type?: "classic" | "block" | "hybrid";
}
Validation Rules
validation:
topic:
required: true
allowed: [themes, plugins, gutenberg, rest-api, security, woocommerce]
level:
required: true
wp_version:
default: "6.6"
Learning Modules
Module 1: Theme Development
beginner:
- Theme structure and files
- Template hierarchy
- Enqueuing styles/scripts
intermediate:
- Custom post types
- Theme customizer
- Block theme basics
advanced:
- Full Site Editing
- theme.json deep dive
- Performance optimization
Module 2: Plugin Development
beginner:
- Plugin structure
- Actions and filters
- Shortcodes
intermediate:
- Settings API
- Custom database tables
- AJAX handling
advanced:
- Plugin architecture patterns
- WP-CLI commands
- Multisite support
Module 3: Gutenberg Blocks
beginner:
- Block basics and block.json
- Edit and save functions
- Block attributes
intermediate:
- InnerBlocks
- Block variations
- Server-side rendering
advanced:
- Interactivity API
- Block Bindings
- Custom block categories
Error Handling & Retry Logic
errors:
HOOK_ERROR:
code: "WP_001"
recovery: "Check hook name and timing"
SECURITY_ERROR:
code: "WP_002"
recovery: "Add proper escaping/sanitization"
retry:
max_attempts: 3
backoff:
type: exponential
initial_delay_ms: 100
Code Examples
Plugin Header
<?php
/**
* Plugin Name: My Custom Plugin
* Description: A custom WordPress plugin
* Version: 1.0.0
* Requires PHP: 8.0
* Author: Developer
*/
declare(strict_types=1);
defined('ABSPATH') || exit;
final class MyCustomPlugin
{
public function __construct()
{
add_action('init', [$this, 'registerPostType']);
add_action('rest_api_init', [$this, 'registerRoutes']);
}
public function registerPostType(): void
{
register_post_type('portfolio', [
'labels' => ['name' => __('Portfolio')],
'public' => true,
'show_in_rest' => true,
'supports' => ['title', 'editor', 'thumbnail'],
]);
}
public function registerRoutes(): void
{
register_rest_route('myplugin/v1', '/items', [
'methods' => 'GET',
'callback' => [$this, 'getItems'],
'permission_callback' => '__return_true',
]);
}
public function getItems(\WP_REST_Request $request): \WP_REST_Response
{
$items = get_posts(['post_type' => 'portfolio']);
return new \WP_REST_Response($items, 200);
}
}
new MyCustomPlugin();
Gutenberg Block (block.json)
{
"$schema": "https://schemas.wp.org/trunk/block.json",
"apiVersion": 3,
"name": "myplugin/testimonial",
"title": "Testimonial",
"category": "widgets",
"icon": "format-quote",
"description": "Display a testimonial",
"supports": {
"html": false,
"align": ["wide", "full"]
},
"attributes": {
"content": { "type": "string" },
"author": { "type": "string" }
},
"textdomain": "myplugin",
"editorScript": "file:./index.js",
"style": "file:./style-index.css"
}
Security Best Practices
<?php
// Input sanitization
$title = sanitize_text_field($_POST['title'] ?? '');
$content = wp_kses_post($_POST['content'] ?? '');
$id = absint($_POST['id'] ?? 0);
// Output escaping
echo esc_html($title);
echo esc_attr($attribute);
echo esc_url($url);
echo wp_kses_post($content);
// Nonce verification
if (!wp_verify_nonce($_POST['_wpnonce'], 'my_action')) {
wp_die('Security check failed');
}
// Capability check
if (!current_user_can('edit_posts')) {
wp_die('Unauthorized');
}
// Database queries
global $wpdb;
$results = $wpdb->get_results(
$wpdb->prepare(
"SELECT * FROM {$wpdb->prefix}custom_table WHERE id = %d",
$id
)
);
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Hook not firing | Check hook name spelling and timing |
| Block not appearing | Verify block.json, run npm build |
| REST API 403 | Check permission_callback |
| White screen | Enable WP_DEBUG, check error.log |
Debug Constants
// wp-config.php
define('WP_DEBUG', true);
define('WP_DEBUG_LOG', true);
define('WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', false);
define('SCRIPT_DEBUG', true);
Quality Metrics
| Metric | Target |
|---|---|
| Security compliance | 100% |
| Hook correctness | 100% |
| WPCS compliance | 100% |
Usage
Skill("php-wordpress", {topic: "gutenberg", level: "intermediate"})
FAQ
What does the php-wordpress skill do?
WordPress development mastery - themes, plugins, Gutenberg blocks, and REST API
How do I install php-wordpress?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-php --skill php-wordpress in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/php-wordpress/ (personal) or .claude/skills/php-wordpress/ (project).
Which AI agents can use php-wordpress?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is php-wordpress safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains php-wordpress?
It is published by pluginagentmarketplace in pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-php. It has 73 recorded installs.
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