wp-abilities-api

Name: wp-abilities-api
Availability: InStock
Author: jnealey88

12|9|Updated Oct 23, 2025

Search Tags:#development #php #permissions #rest #wordpress #registration #abilities-api

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Skill: wp-abilities-api
Source: https://github.com/jnealey88/designsetgo/tree/main/.claude/skills/wp-abilities-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jnealey88/designsetgo --skill wp-abilities-api-jnealey88

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

WordPress Abilities lets developers define capabilities, expose them via REST, and consume them from client code in a consistent, secure way. This skill provides a structured approach to registering abilities and categories, exposing them via REST, and integrating with JavaScript workflows using the Abilities API.

Core Features & Use Cases

Register categories and abilities in PHP using the appropriate hooks (wp_abilities_api_categories_init, wp_abilities_api_init).
Expose registered abilities to REST under wp-abilities/v1 with show_in_rest enabled, enabling discovery and programmatic access.
Consume abilities from JavaScript using @wordpress/abilities for runtime checks and UI gating.
Diagnose visibility or permission issues when a client cannot see an ability or a REST endpoint returns not found.

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How do I register WordPress abilities and expose them via REST?▼

Register abilities and categories using the wp_abilities_api_categories_init and wp_abilities_api_init hooks in PHP. Set show_in_rest to true to expose them under the wp-abilities/v1 REST endpoint for client discovery.

What is the WordPress Abilities API for?▼

The WordPress Abilities API lets developers define capabilities in PHP, expose them via REST, and consume them from JavaScript. It provides a consistent, secure way to handle runtime permission checks and UI gating in client code.

Can I consume registered WordPress abilities from JavaScript?▼

Yes, registered WordPress abilities can be consumed from JavaScript using the @wordpress/abilities package for runtime permission checks and UI gating, accessing them via the wp-abilities/v1 REST endpoint.

Does the WordPress Abilities API require a specific WordPress version?▼

The WordPress Abilities API requires WordPress 6.9 or higher for PHP-based plugins and themes. This version provides the necessary wp_abilities_api_init hooks for proper category and ability registration.

Why does my REST client return not found when querying WordPress abilities?▼

A REST endpoint returns not found for WordPress abilities when show_in_rest is false or permission handling is misconfigured. Verify registration via wp_register_ability and ensure proper permission callbacks are applied to expose visibility.