Wordpress Plugin Development

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name: wordpress-plugin-development
description: "WordPress plugin development workflow covering plugin architecture, hooks, admin interfaces, REST API, security best practices, and WordPress 7.0 features: Real-Time Collaboration, AI Connectors, Abilities API, DataViews, and PHP-only blocks."
category: granular-workflow-bundle
risk: safe
source: personal
date_added: "2026-02-27"
---

# WordPress Plugin Development Workflow

## Detailed Guide

Read [the detailed guide](references/detailed-guide.md) before executing this skill. It retains the complete procedure and reference material. Treat its safety, prerequisites, and validation requirements as mandatory. For focused work, load the relevant sections; for end-to-end work, read the guide completely.

## When to Use This Workflow

Use this workflow when:
- Creating custom WordPress plugins
- Extending WordPress functionality
- Building admin interfaces
- Adding REST API endpoints
- Integrating third-party services
- Implementing WordPress 7.0 AI/Collaboration features

## Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.