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testing-wp-runtime

Validate WordPress plugins and themes for runtime PHP errors and HTTP responses.

31|3|Updated Mar 31, 2026
Search Tags:#plugin validation#WordPress#runtime testing#theme validation#WordPress development
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Automattic/data-liberation-agent --skill testing-wp-runtime
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: testing-wp-runtime
Source: https://github.com/Automattic/data-liberation-agent/tree/main/skills/testing-wp-runtime
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Automattic/data-liberation-agent --skill testing-wp-runtime

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of ensuring WordPress plugins and themes function correctly at runtime, providing a means to validate their performance without relying on static linting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Runtime Validation: Check the loading and functioning of WordPress plugins and themes in a live environment.
  • Error Detection: Identify fatal PHP errors, warnings, and notices that may affect the plugin or theme.
  • HTTP Response Validation: Test key endpoints to ensure they respond correctly.
  • Use Case: Before deploying a new plugin or theme, use this Skill to verify that it loads and functions as expected on your WordPress site.

Quick Start

Run the testing-wp-runtime skill to validate your WordPress plugin or theme by executing the following command: testing-wp-runtime validate --mode=<plugin|theme>

Frequently Asked Questions about testing-wp-runtime

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate a WordPress plugin for runtime errors before deployment?▼

To validate a WordPress plugin for runtime errors, run the testing-wp-runtime skill in plugin mode to load it in a live environment and detect fatal PHP errors, warnings, and notices.

What is runtime validation for WordPress themes and how does it work?▼

Runtime validation for WordPress themes executes the theme in a live environment to verify its loading and functioning, identifying PHP errors and validating HTTP responses on key endpoints.

Do I need a live WordPress installation to test my theme at runtime?▼

Yes, runtime testing requires WordPress to be installed and accessible, as the validation process runs the plugin or theme in a live environment to detect runtime issues.

Can I check HTTP responses when validating my WordPress plugin?▼

Yes, you can check HTTP responses when validating your WordPress plugin, as the runtime testing suite performs HTTP response validation on key endpoints to ensure they respond correctly.

What is the best way to detect fatal PHP errors in WordPress themes without static linting?▼

The best way to detect fatal PHP errors in WordPress themes without static linting is runtime validation, which executes the theme live to actively identify errors, warnings, and notices.

How do I use the testing-wp-runtime skill to check my WordPress code?▼

To use the testing-wp-runtime skill, run the command `testing-wp-runtime validate --mode=<plugin|theme>` to execute your code in a live environment and perform runtime checks.

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