migrate-wpbakery-to-gutenberg

Convert WPBakery shortcodes into native Gutenberg blocks with a migration plan.

40|7|Updated Mar 7, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/respira-press/agent-skills-wordpress --skill migrate-wpbakery-to-gutenberg

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Skill: migrate-wpbakery-to-gutenberg
Source: https://github.com/respira-press/agent-skills-wordpress/tree/main/skills/migrate-wpbakery-to-gutenberg
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/respira-press/agent-skills-wordpress --skill migrate-wpbakery-to-gutenberg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Converts WPBakery Page Builder (formerly Visual Composer) pages to native Gutenberg blocks by parsing shortcodes from post_content, mapping each element to its closest core block, and generating a migration plan for approval before applying changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Parses WPBakery shortcodes to extract content and settings
Maps elements to Gutenberg blocks and writes clean target markup
Generates a migration plan for review and approval to modernize WordPress sites

Quick Start

Trigger the migration by saying migrate wpbakery to gutenberg and let the system generate a plan and draft blocks.

Frequently Asked Questions about migrate-wpbakery-to-gutenberg

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

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How do I convert WPBakery shortcodes to Gutenberg blocks?▼

You convert WPBakery shortcodes to Gutenberg blocks by parsing post_content, mapping each shortcode element to its closest native core block, and generating clean target block markup to modernize your WordPress content.

What is the best way to migrate WPBakery pages to the WordPress block editor?▼

The best way to migrate WPBakery pages to the block editor is using an automated migration plan that parses existing shortcodes, drafts native Gutenberg blocks for review, and applies new block markup only after approval.

Do I need WordPress 6.0 to migrate WPBakery to Gutenberg?▼

Yes, migrating WPBakery to Gutenberg requires WordPress 6.0 or higher. You also need an active Respira for WordPress MCP connection and the WPBakery Page Builder plugin installed to parse shortcodes and generate blocks.

Can I review the Gutenberg block markup before applying changes?▼

Yes, the migration generates a detailed plan with draft Gutenberg blocks for your review. You can approve the mapped core blocks and target markup before the system applies any changes to your WordPress pages and posts.

Does the WPBakery to Gutenberg migration work on both pages and posts?▼

Yes, the WPBakery to Gutenberg migration processes both pages and posts on sites still using WPBakery, parsing shortcodes from all relevant post_content to map elements to native Gutenberg blocks.