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.

About

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

Configures theme.json for global settings, presets, and block-level styles
Troubleshoots style hierarchy conflicts between core, theme, and user data
Registers filesystem-based patterns and controls inserter visibility
Manages HTML-based templates and template parts for site structure
34 GitHub stars
Creates and maintains global style variations in the styles directory

Use Cases

Debugging and resolving issues where theme.json settings are ignored by the editor
Building a custom WordPress block theme with a specific design system
Adding new template parts or patterns to an existing block-based theme

About

Key Features

Configures theme.json for global settings, presets, and block-level styles
Troubleshoots style hierarchy conflicts between core, theme, and user data
Registers filesystem-based patterns and controls inserter visibility
Manages HTML-based templates and template parts for site structure
34 GitHub stars
Creates and maintains global style variations in the styles directory

Use Cases

Debugging and resolving issues where theme.json settings are ignored by the editor
Building a custom WordPress block theme with a specific design system
Adding new template parts or patterns to an existing block-based theme