orbit

Automate WordPress plugin QA checks with PHPUnit, WP-CLI, Lighthouse, and Playwright.

2|1|Updated Apr 20, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/adityaarsharma/orbit --skill orbit-adityaarsharma
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Skill: orbit
Source: https://github.com/adityaarsharma/orbit/tree/main/skills/orbit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adityaarsharma/orbit --skill orbit-adityaarsharma

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires phpunit, wp-cli, lighthouse, playwright, docker, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Orbit streamlines the QA process for WordPress plugins, automating security, performance, compatibility, and user experience checks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated QA Checks: Runs a suite of automated tests to ensure plugins meet standards before release.
  • Customizable Pipelines: Orchestrate different test sequences for code standards, security, performance, and compatibility.
  • Role-Based Commands: Simplifies the QA process with commands tailored to developers, QA teams, project managers, designers, and release operators.

Quick Start

Run a comprehensive audit of your WordPress plugin with /orbit-do-it ~/plugins/my-plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions about orbit

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

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How do I automate WordPress plugin QA checks for security and performance?

Automate WordPress plugin QA by running a suite of checks for code standards, security, performance, and compatibility using tools like PHPUnit, WP-CLI, Lighthouse, and Playwright.

Do I need Docker to run automated tests for WordPress plugins locally?

Yes, you need Docker to set up a `wp-env` environment, along with a `.orbit.yml` configuration file, to execute comprehensive local quality assurance checks for your plugins.

Can I run Playwright and Lighthouse tests together in a WordPress plugin audit?

Yes, you can orchestrate customizable test pipelines that run Playwright and Lighthouse sequentially to validate both user experience and performance metrics during a plugin audit.

What is the best way to perform a comprehensive audit of a WordPress plugin?

The best way is to use an automated QA tool that executes code standards, security, performance, and compatibility checks locally, requiring only a `.orbit.yml` file and Docker setup.

Does WordPress plugin testing support different workflows for developers and QA teams?

Yes, automated WordPress plugin testing tools provide role-based commands tailored specifically for developers, QA teams, project managers, designers, and release operators to simplify the QA process.

How do I configure code standards and compatibility checks for a WordPress plugin?

Configure code standards and compatibility checks by creating a `.orbit.yml` file to define customizable pipelines, executing the tests locally within a Docker-powered `wp-env` environment.