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woo-shipping

Develop custom WooCommerce shipping methods extending WC_Shipping_Method.

35|16|Updated Mar 4, 2026
Search Tags:#php#plugin development#shipping#api integration#ecommerce#woocommerce
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OrcaQubits/agentic-commerce-claude-plugins --skill woo-shipping
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Skill: woo-shipping
Source: https://github.com/OrcaQubits/agentic-commerce-claude-plugins/tree/main/woocommerce-commerce/skills/woo-shipping
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OrcaQubits/agentic-commerce-claude-plugins --skill woo-shipping

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the development of custom shipping solutions for WooCommerce, enabling precise control over shipping costs, zones, and carrier integrations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Custom Shipping Methods: Create and register new shipping methods extending WC_Shipping_Method.
  • Zone & Class Configuration: Define shipping zones and leverage shipping classes for granular rate calculation.
  • Rate Calculation: Implement complex logic including flat rates, weight-based, table rates, and live carrier API calls.
  • Use Case: Develop a custom shipping method for a WooCommerce store that calculates rates based on product weight, destination country, and offers an expedited shipping option via a third-party carrier API.

Quick Start

Use the woo-shipping skill to build a custom WooCommerce shipping method that calculates rates based on package weight and destination.

Frequently Asked Questions about woo-shipping

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a custom WooCommerce shipping method in PHP?▼

To create a custom WooCommerce shipping method, you extend the native `WC_Shipping_Method` class in a PHP plugin to register your method and define its rate calculation logic.

How do I calculate shipping rates based on weight and destination in WooCommerce?▼

You calculate shipping rates by implementing custom logic within your shipping method class that evaluates package weight, destination country, and shipping classes to return precise dynamic rates.

Can I integrate live carrier API calls into WooCommerce shipping zones?▼

Yes, you can integrate live carrier APIs by extending `WC_Shipping_Method` to fetch real-time shipping rates, allowing your WooCommerce store to offer dynamic expedited delivery options.

What is the best way to manage complex shipping class configurations in WooCommerce?▼

The best way to manage complex shipping configurations is leveraging built-in WooCommerce shipping zones alongside custom `WC_Shipping_Method` logic for granular rate calculation per class.

Does WooCommerce support table rate and flat rate shipping via custom plugins?▼

Yes, WooCommerce supports custom flat rate and table rate shipping when you develop a dedicated plugin that extends the core `WC_Shipping_Method` class with specific calculation algorithms.

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