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wordpress-backend-dev

Consolidate WordPress plugin and theme backend coding standards and security practices.

6|1|Updated Dec 8, 2025
Search Tags:#security#backend#hooks#ajax#coding-standards#wordpress#rest-api
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vladolaru/claude-code-plugins --skill wordpress-backend-dev
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Skill: wordpress-backend-dev
Source: https://github.com/vladolaru/claude-code-plugins/tree/main/plugins/pirategoat-tools/skills/wordpress-backend-dev
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vladolaru/claude-code-plugins --skill wordpress-backend-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

WordPress backend development often suffers from inconsistent coding practices, security pitfalls, and fragmented guidance. This skill centralizes PHP coding standards, security patterns, hooks usage, REST/AJAX workflows, and admin interface patterns into a cohesive reference.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces WordPress Coding Standards (WPCS) and PHPDoc discipline across plugins and themes.
  • Provides authoritative security guidance including input sanitization, output escaping, nonce verification, and capability checks.
  • Covers WordPress Hooks, REST API, and AJAX patterns to build robust, maintainable plugins.
  • Delivers admin UI patterns and database operation guidance to streamline plugin development and reviews.

Quick Start

Start by consulting this skill when writing or auditing WordPress backend code to ensure adherence to standards and security best practices.

Frequently Asked Questions about wordpress-backend-dev

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

FAQPage Schema
What are the WordPress backend coding standards for PHP, security, and hooks?▼

WordPress backend coding standards require PHPCS compliance, PHPDoc discipline, input sanitization, output escaping, nonce verification, and capability checks for secure plugin and theme development.

How do I secure WordPress REST API endpoints and AJAX handlers?▼

Secure WordPress REST API endpoints and AJAX handlers by implementing input sanitization, output escaping, nonce verification, capability checks, and proper REST route definitions to prevent unauthorized access.

How do I build structured admin interface patterns for WordPress plugins?▼

Build structured admin interface patterns for WordPress plugins by following consolidated UI guidance, database operation standards, and PHP coding rules to streamline development and code reviews.

Does this WordPress backend guidance cover internationalization and database operations?▼

Yes, this WordPress backend guidance covers internationalization (i18n) integration and structured database operation patterns alongside security, hooks, REST API, and AJAX handler workflows.

What is the best way to audit existing WordPress plugin code for security pitfalls?▼

The best way to audit WordPress plugin code for security pitfalls is checking for proper escaping, sanitization, nonce verification, capability checks, and adherence to WordPress coding standards.

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