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wp-plugin-development

Guide WordPress plugin development with architecture, hooks, and security practices.

Updated Jan 13, 2026
Search Tags:#security#php#hooks#plugin development#wordpress#settings api
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Skill: wp-plugin-development
Source: https://github.com/OmarHosamCodes/lylrv-reimagined/tree/main/.agents/skills/wp-plugin-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OmarHosamCodes/lylrv-reimagined --skill wp-plugin-development-omarhosamcodes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured approach and best practices for developing, securing, and packaging WordPress plugins, ensuring robust and maintainable code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plugin Architecture: Guidance on structuring plugin files, including bootstrap, includes, and namespaces.
  • Lifecycle Management: Handling activation, deactivation, and uninstall hooks safely.
  • Admin UI & Security: Implementing settings pages using the Settings API and ensuring security through nonces, capabilities, sanitization, and escaping.
  • Data & Tasks: Strategies for data storage, cron jobs, and database migrations.
  • Use Case: Develop a new feature for an existing WordPress plugin, ensuring it integrates seamlessly, is secure, and includes proper activation/deactivation logic.

Quick Start

Use the wp-plugin-development skill to create a new WordPress plugin with a basic structure and activation hook.

Frequently Asked Questions about wp-plugin-development

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a WordPress plugin with proper hooks and activation hooks?▼

WordPress plugin development requires structuring files using bootstrap, includes, and namespaces, while safely handling activation, deactivation, and uninstall hooks. This approach ensures robust lifecycle management and maintainable code architecture.

What is the best way to secure a WordPress settings page using the Settings API?▼

To secure a WordPress settings page, implement the Settings API alongside nonces, capabilities, sanitization, and escaping. These security best practices prevent unauthorized access and ensure data integrity within the admin UI.

Do I need PHP 7.2.24 and WordPress 6.9 to use this plugin development guidance?▼

Yes, this WordPress plugin development guidance targets WordPress 6.9+ and PHP 7.2.24+. It also utilizes WP-CLI for specific workflows and bash/node scripts for project triage and plugin detection.

How do I manage database migrations and cron jobs in WordPress plugin development?▼

WordPress plugin development involves specific strategies for data storage, cron jobs, and database migrations. Properly managing these ensures data persistence and scheduled task execution within your custom plugin features.

Why does my WordPress plugin activation hook not trigger correctly?▼

WordPress plugin activation hooks must be safely implemented within the plugin lifecycle management phase. Proper structuring of bootstrap files and includes is required to ensure activation routines execute correctly without fatal errors.

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