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wp-abilities-api

Register WordPress abilities and expose them via REST API endpoints.

1|Updated Apr 20, 2025
Search Tags:#php#javascript#permissions#rest api#wordpress#abilities api
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/j7-dev/wp-power-checkout --skill wp-abilities-api-j7-dev
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Skill: wp-abilities-api
Source: https://github.com/j7-dev/wp-power-checkout/tree/main/.github/skills/wp-abilities-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/j7-dev/wp-power-checkout --skill wp-abilities-api-j7-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of defining, exposing, and consuming abilities within WordPress, ensuring consistent and secure permission management across PHP and JavaScript.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ability Registration: Define custom abilities and categories in PHP using wp_register_ability and wp_register_ability_category.
  • REST API Exposure: Expose abilities to the frontend via the /wp-json/wp-abilities/v1/* endpoints.
  • Client-side Consumption: Utilize abilities in JavaScript, particularly with the @wordpress/abilities package, for dynamic UI gating and feature access.
  • Use Case: A plugin needs to grant specific users the ability to edit custom post types. This Skill helps register that ability, expose it to the admin interface, and use it to conditionally show/hide UI elements.

Quick Start

Register a new ability category named 'my-plugin' and an ability 'my-plugin/edit-content' within it.

Frequently Asked Questions about wp-abilities-api

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I register custom WordPress abilities and categories in PHP?▼

Register custom WordPress abilities and categories in PHP using the `wp_register_ability` and `wp_register_ability_category` functions to define granular permission controls for your application.

How do I expose WordPress abilities to the frontend via REST API?▼

Expose WordPress abilities to the frontend via the `/wp-json/wp-abilities/v1/*` REST API endpoints, allowing client-side applications to query and consume registered permission data dynamically.

Can I use the @wordpress/abilities JavaScript package for UI permission gating?▼

Yes, use the `@wordpress/abilities` JavaScript package to consume registered abilities for dynamic UI gating, conditionally showing or hiding interface elements based on user access levels.

Does this approach work for managing custom post type edit permissions in plugins?▼

Yes, this approach works for managing custom post type edit permissions in plugins by registering the specific ability, exposing it to the admin interface, and applying it to conditionally control feature access.

What is the best way to handle WordPress ability visibility issues across backend and frontend?▼

Handle WordPress ability visibility issues by registering abilities in PHP and exposing them through REST API endpoints, ensuring consistent and secure permission management across both backend and frontend contexts.

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