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WordPress Plugin Starter Template
Welcome to the documentation wiki for the WordPress Plugin Starter Template.
This template provides a solid foundation for developing WordPress plugins with best practices for AI-assisted development.
Quick Links
- Starter Prompt
- Installation Guide
- Usage Instructions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Contributing
- Changelog
About This Template
The WordPress Plugin Starter Template is designed to help developers quickly create new WordPress plugins with a solid foundation of best practices. It incorporates modern coding standards, comprehensive documentation, and AI-assisted development workflows.
This template is based on the experience gained from developing the "Fix 'Plugin file does not exist' Notices" plugin and other successful WordPress plugins.
Key Features
- Object-Oriented Architecture: Well-structured, maintainable code using OOP principles
- Namespace Support: Modern PHP namespacing for better organization and avoiding conflicts
- Comprehensive Documentation: Detailed documentation for both users and developers
- Testing Framework: PHPUnit setup for unit testing
- Internationalization Ready: Full support for translation and localization
- Update Source Selection: Choose between WordPress.org, GitHub, or Gitea for plugin updates
- AI Workflow Documentation: Detailed guides for AI-assisted development
- Wiki Documentation: Ready-to-use wiki structure for comprehensive documentation
Getting Started
To get started with this template, check out the Starter Prompt for a comprehensive guide on customizing the template for your specific plugin needs.
Important: For the best AI assistance, add the .ai-assistant.md file and .ai-workflows/ directory to your AI IDE chat context. In most AI IDEs, you can pin these files to ensure they're considered in each message.
Support
If you encounter any issues or have questions about the template, please check the Frequently Asked Questions section. If you still need help, you can open an issue on GitHub.