WordPress REST API Expert

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Builds, extends, and debugs secure WordPress REST API endpoints and custom controller classes using core best practices.

This skill empowers Claude to architect and implement robust WordPress REST API solutions, ranging from simple custom endpoints to complex controller-based architectures. It provides deep domain expertise in registering routes, implementing JSON Schema validation, handling authentication and permissions, and exposing custom post types or taxonomies. Whether you are debugging 401 errors, adding custom fields to existing responses, or building headless WordPress integrations, this skill ensures adherence to WordPress core standards and security protocols.

Key Features

01Custom endpoint registration and namespace management
02207 GitHub stars
03Comprehensive JSON Schema and argument validation
04Secure permission callbacks and authentication handling
05REST-ready custom post types and taxonomy integration
06WP_REST_Controller class implementation for structured code

Use Cases

01Adding computed fields or metadata to standard WordPress REST responses
02Debugging and resolving API authentication, nonce, or 404 routing errors
03Developing custom API endpoints for headless WordPress or decoupled frontends