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wp-block-themes

Automate WordPress block theme development and troubleshooting with theme.json and templates.

9|1|Updated Sep 10, 2022
Search Tags:#templates#triage#wordpress#theme.json#block-themes#site-editor
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WPdoaction/animal-shelter --skill wp-block-themes
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wp-block-themes
Source: https://github.com/WPdoaction/animal-shelter/tree/main/.claude/skills/wp-block-themes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WPdoaction/animal-shelter --skill wp-block-themes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Developers and site builders often struggle to locate and implement correct WordPress block theme structures, troubleshoot theme.json settings, templates, parts, patterns, and Site Editor behavior across versions. This skill provides a structured workflow to triage, scaffold, and validate block theme configurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Triage and locate block theme roots within a project using standardized tooling.
  • Create or convert a theme root to a block theme with best practices, including theme.json, templates, parts, patterns, and style variations.
  • Diagnose and fix style hierarchy and Site Editor issues, including caching and overrides, across WordPress versions.

Quick Start

Obtain a WordPress project and follow the built-in triage and workflow to identify the block theme root, then apply the steps to configure theme.json, templates, parts, patterns, and style variations.

Frequently Asked Questions about wp-block-themes

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a WordPress block theme with theme.json, templates, and parts?▼

Creating a WordPress block theme requires configuring theme.json, templates, parts, and patterns. This skill automates block theme scaffolding, applying best practices to generate and validate these structural files for a functional WordPress site.

Why does my WordPress Site Editor not applying style variations and theme.json settings?▼

Site Editor issues with style variations and theme.json settings often stem from caching, version-specific behavior, or style hierarchy overrides. This skill diagnoses and fixes these configuration conflicts across WordPress versions to restore proper styling.

Can I use WP-CLI to convert a classic theme to a block theme?▼

You can use WP-CLI alongside bash and Node.js to triage and locate your theme root. This skill leverages a filesystem-based agent to convert a classic theme root to a block theme using standardized tooling and best practices.

What is the best way to troubleshoot block theme template and pattern configuration?▼

The best way to troubleshoot block theme template and pattern configuration is through a structured triage workflow. This skill locates the block theme root and validates template, part, and pattern configurations against WordPress standards.

Do I need Node.js and bash to develop WordPress block themes?▼

Node.js and bash are required to run the filesystem-based agent that performs triage, template configuration, and style validation for WordPress block themes. This environment allows the skill to automate development and troubleshooting tasks effectively.

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