build-modify

Modify WordPress sites via theme.json edits, WP-CLI operations, and plugin management.

27|1|Updated Feb 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dr-robert-li/cowork-wordpress-expert --skill build-modify
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Skill: build-modify
Source: https://github.com/dr-robert-li/cowork-wordpress-expert/tree/main/skills/build-modify
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dr-robert-li/cowork-wordpress-expert --skill build-modify

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables precise, step-by-step modifications to existing WordPress sites, allowing for surgical theme edits, content changes, and plugin management without full rebuilds.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Session-Aware Editing: Manages modifications within a defined session, tracking each change as a distinct step.
  • Atomic Modifications: Applies changes one at a time, creating individual git commits and updating build.json for each step.
  • Flexible Modes: Supports natural language requests for content and theme adjustments, as well as visual re-exports from design tools.
  • Use Case: You need to update the primary color of your WordPress theme, add a new "About Us" page, and install an SEO plugin. This Skill can perform these actions sequentially, committing each change independently.

Quick Start

Use the build-modify skill to change the primary color to blue in the theme.json file.

Frequently Asked Questions about build-modify

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I make surgical WordPress theme edits without a full site rebuild?

Surgical WordPress theme edits are applied atomically by modifying theme.json tokens and template files. Each change is tracked as a distinct step with an individual git commit, updating build.json to maintain versioned output without requiring a full site rebuild.

How do I update my WordPress site color palette using theme.json?

Update your WordPress site color palette by modifying theme.json tokens. The execution engine applies these surgical theme edits step-by-step, creating individual git commits for each color change to ensure versioned output tracking.

Can I manage WordPress plugins and content using WP-CLI?

Yes, you can manage WordPress plugins and content using WP-CLI operations. The execution engine handles plugin installations and removals, alongside WP-CLI content operations for pages, posts, and menus, tracking each action as a separate git commit.

Do I need Docker to run MySQL-dependent WordPress content operations?

You need Docker for MySQL-dependent WordPress content operations, but the startup is lazy. The execution engine delays Docker initialization until a MySQL-dependent operation is actually required, optimizing resource usage during theme.json edits.

What is the best way to track WordPress site modifications during a session?

Track WordPress site modifications using a session-aware execution engine that creates individual git commits and updates a build.json file for each atomic change. This step-by-step versioned output tracking ensures every modification is independently recorded.

Does this WordPress site modification approach support visual design re-exports?

Yes, this WordPress site modification approach supports visual design re-exports from design tools. It offers flexible modes for both natural language requests and visual re-exports, applying theme adjustments and content changes sequentially.