What WordPress and PHP versions are supported?

This skill is optimized for WordPress 6.9+ and PHP 7.2.24+, ensuring compatibility with modern WordPress APIs and language features.

Does this skill support WordPress Multisite?

Yes, it provides guidance for both single site and multisite environments, including WordPress.com conventions where applicable.

Is WP-CLI required to use this skill?

While not strictly required for every task, some advanced workflows and debugging procedures utilize WP-CLI commands for better efficiency.

Can it help with security audits?

Absolutely. It focuses on identifying and fixing security vulnerabilities using nonces for CSRF protection, capability checks for authorization, and $wpdb->prepare() for SQL safety.

Does it handle plugin uninstallation?

Yes, it assists in creating explicit and safe uninstall logic via uninstall.php or register_uninstall_hook to ensure no data debris is left behind.

WordPress Plugin Development

Name: WordPress Plugin Development
Author: WPdoaction

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Content Management

Builds and refactors secure, standards-compliant WordPress plugins using core APIs and modern architectural patterns.

About

This skill empowers Claude to architect, develop, and maintain WordPress plugins by following official handbook guidelines and industry best practices. It covers the entire plugin lifecycle, from initial bootstrapping and namespace organization to implementing the Settings API, managing background tasks via WP-Cron, and ensuring robust security through nonces, capability checks, and data sanitization. Whether you are modernizing legacy code or building a new feature from scratch, this skill ensures your WordPress extensions are performant, secure, and compatible with modern environments (WordPress 6.9+).

Key Features

Implements secure admin interfaces and configuration via the Settings API
Architects plugin structures using namespacing and hook-based loaders
Enforces WordPress security standards for data sanitization, validation, and escaping
8 GitHub stars
Configures custom database tables and scheduled tasks via WP-Cron
Manages plugin lifecycle events including activation, deactivation, and uninstallation

Use Cases

Creating a custom settings page with secure data handling and user capability checks
Refactoring a procedural legacy plugin into a modern, class-based architecture
Building a feature that requires custom database migrations and automated background updates

About

Key Features

Implements secure admin interfaces and configuration via the Settings API
Architects plugin structures using namespacing and hook-based loaders
Enforces WordPress security standards for data sanitization, validation, and escaping
8 GitHub stars
Configures custom database tables and scheduled tasks via WP-Cron
Manages plugin lifecycle events including activation, deactivation, and uninstallation

Use Cases

Creating a custom settings page with secure data handling and user capability checks
Refactoring a procedural legacy plugin into a modern, class-based architecture
Building a feature that requires custom database migrations and automated background updates