Can I test specific versions of WordPress or PHP?

Yes, you can use flags like --wp and --php to pin specific versions, allowing you to verify compatibility across different environment configurations.

Is this tool suitable for managing production WordPress sites?

No, Playground instances are ephemeral and designed for development and testing. It should never be pointed at or used for production data.

Do I need a local database like MySQL to use this skill?

No, WordPress Playground runs WordPress in WebAssembly using SQLite, meaning no external database or server stack setup is required on your machine.

How do I debug my plugin code using this skill?

You can start the Playground server with the --xdebug flag, which exposes an IDE key to connect tools like VS Code or PhpStorm to the isolated environment.

WordPress Playground Helper

Name: WordPress Playground Helper
Author: WPdoaction

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Content Management

Streamlines WordPress development and testing using ephemeral, WebAssembly-powered instances for plugins and themes.

About

The WordPress Playground skill enables developers to instantly spin up isolated, disposable WordPress environments via the browser or local CLI without the overhead of a traditional server stack. By leveraging WebAssembly and SQLite, it allows for rapid plugin and theme testing, the execution of complex JSON Blueprints for automated setups, and effortless switching between PHP and WordPress versions. This skill is particularly useful for developers who need to validate code compatibility, create reproducible site snapshots for bug reports, or debug issues in a clean-slate environment using Xdebug.

Key Features

Spin up disposable WordPress instances locally via @wp-playground/cli
Execute and validate complex WordPress configurations using JSON Blueprints
Automated plugin and theme mounting for rapid iteration and development
Quickly toggle between different WordPress and PHP versions for compatibility testing
Generate reproducible site snapshots for sharing or CI/CD integration
8 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Creating and iterating on WordPress Blueprints to automate site provisioning
Rapidly testing a plugin or theme in a clean, isolated environment without local server setup
Debugging code in a specific PHP or WordPress version to reproduce environment-specific bugs

About

Key Features

Spin up disposable WordPress instances locally via @wp-playground/cli
Execute and validate complex WordPress configurations using JSON Blueprints
Automated plugin and theme mounting for rapid iteration and development
Quickly toggle between different WordPress and PHP versions for compatibility testing
Generate reproducible site snapshots for sharing or CI/CD integration
8 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Creating and iterating on WordPress Blueprints to automate site provisioning
Rapidly testing a plugin or theme in a clean, isolated environment without local server setup
Debugging code in a specific PHP or WordPress version to reproduce environment-specific bugs