What version of WordPress is required for this skill?

It targets WordPress 6.9 and higher, as these versions provide the necessary support for block-based architecture.

Does this skill support classic WordPress themes?

No, this skill is specifically optimized for modern block themes that utilize theme.json, HTML templates, and the Site Editor.

Can it help fix styles not showing up in the Site Editor?

Yes, it includes specific procedures for debugging style hierarchy and identifying when user customizations are overriding theme.json defaults.

Does it require WP-CLI to function?

While it primarily uses filesystem operations, some advanced workflows and triage steps require WP-CLI to be available in the environment.

WordPress Block Theme Developer

Name: WordPress Block Theme Developer
Author: javiercasares

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Content Management

Develops and optimizes WordPress block themes using modern site editing standards and theme.json configurations.

This skill empowers developers to build, customize, and troubleshoot WordPress block themes by managing essential components like theme.json, HTML templates, and PHP patterns. It streamlines the creation of global style variations, handles complex style hierarchies, and ensures compatibility with the WordPress Site Editor. Whether you are scaffolding a new theme from scratch or debugging why styles aren't reflecting in the editor, this skill provides the domain-specific logic and best practices required for WordPress 6.9+ environments.

Key Features

01Configures theme.json for global settings, presets, and block-level styles

02Troubleshoots style hierarchy conflicts between core, theme, and user data

03Registers filesystem-based patterns and controls inserter visibility

04Manages HTML-based templates and template parts for site structure

0534 GitHub stars

06Creates and maintains global style variations in the styles directory

Use Cases

01Debugging and resolving issues where theme.json settings are ignored by the editor

02Building a custom WordPress block theme with a specific design system

03Adding new template parts or patterns to an existing block-based theme

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add javiercasares/wpvulnerability wp-block-themes

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