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wp-admin-ui-development

Audit WordPress admin UIs for capability safety and UX quality.

69|9|Updated Apr 17, 2026
Search Tags:#security#capabilities#wordpress#admin-ui#settings-api#nonces#admin-ui-review
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jorgerosal/wordpress-skills --skill wp-admin-ui-development
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Skill: wp-admin-ui-development
Source: https://github.com/jorgerosal/wordpress-skills/tree/main/codex-skills/wp-admin-ui-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jorgerosal/wordpress-skills --skill wp-admin-ui-development

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Use this skill when Codex should review WordPress admin interfaces for capability safety, maintainability, screen structure, settings flows, and admin UX quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Menu and screen registration
  • Settings pages and forms
  • Nonces and capabilities in admin actions
  • Screen-specific asset loading
  • Notices, tabs, and admin interaction patterns
  • Use Case: auditing a plugin's settings page to ensure proper capability gating and safe form submissions

Quick Start

Detect the admin screen type and audit capability checks, Settings API usage, and screen assets, loading the necessary references for analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about wp-admin-ui-development

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit a WordPress admin settings page for capability checks and nonces?▼

To audit WordPress admin UIs, review menu registration, capability checks, nonce implementation, and Settings API usage. This skill scans plugin and theme admin screens to verify safe form submissions and enforce proper server-side validations.

What is capability checking in WordPress admin menus and why does it matter?▼

Capability checks in WordPress admin menus restrict access to screens and actions based on user roles. Proper capability gating prevents unauthorized privileged actions, ensuring secure admin UI interactions and safe plugin settings modifications.

How do I ensure safe asset loading for specific WordPress admin screens?▼

Safe asset loading for WordPress admin screens requires conditionally enqueueing scripts and styles only on targeted pages. This skill audits screen registration to verify assets load efficiently without bloating unrelated admin dashboard areas.

Does this skill review WordPress admin notices and screen flow interactions?▼

Yes, this skill reviews WordPress admin notices, tabs, and screen flow interactions. It evaluates interaction patterns to ensure they follow secure UX practices and maintain capability safety across plugins and themes.

What are common nonce validation issues in WordPress admin forms?▼

Common nonce validation issues in WordPress admin forms include missing nonce fields, unchecked server-side verification, and improper capability checks. This skill identifies these vulnerabilities and provides structured remediation guidance for secure submissions.

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