zencart

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you design and implement Zen Cart plugins and modules without breaking upgrades by correctly using Zen Cart’s observer/notifier extension points, auto-loader load order, and template override system.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Observer/Notifier-based extensibility: Create encapsulated behavior that hooks into lifecycle events (checkout, orders, admin operations) via properly registered observer classes.
• Correct auto-loading for reliability: Choose appropriate auto-loader registration points so your classes initialize after required dependencies are available.
• Template overrides without core edits: Override storefront presentation safely by using the template cascade instead of editing core files directly.
• Zen Cart module type guidance: Implement common module categories (payment, shipping, order totals) using the expected method interfaces.
• Reference-aligned architecture: Follow encapsulated plugin packaging conventions (recommended for 1.5.7+) and match it to the observer/notifier documentation.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to create a Zen Cart payment module that integrates with a gateway and hooks into checkout using the observer/notifier system, ensuring the auto-loader registration load point and method names follow Zen Cart conventions.