WordPress Plugin Creator Tool

Create a complete WordPress plugin scaffold with the following details and requirements. Paste the prompt into your favourite AI coder.

WordPress Plugin Creator Tool

Plugin Details

Used for folder name, header, function prefixes.
Quick select: 7.4 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Recommended: 7.4 for compatibility

Plugin Options

Feature Selection

React/Next.js Conversion

Output

ZIP Packaging Instructions

  1. Use the plugin name slug as the folder name.
  2. Ensure required file structure: main plugin file, includes, assets, languages directories as applicable.
  3. Exclude development artifacts: .git, node_modules, vendor (if not needed), build caches, .DS_Store.
  4. Validate readme.txt for WordPress.org if planning to submit. Follow their SVN structure.

Simple Single File

Best for: Small plugins with basic functionality
Pros:
  • Quick to develop and understand
  • Good for simple plugins
  • Minimal setup required
Cons:
  • Hard to maintain as complexity grows
  • No separation of concerns
  • Difficult to test individual components
Example: A basic contact form with all code in one PHP file

Object-Oriented Classes

Best for: Medium complexity plugins with multiple features
Pros:
  • Better organization with logical separation
  • Reusable components and easier testing
  • Good balance of simplicity and structure
  • Easier to extend and maintain
Cons:
  • More complex than single file
  • Still some coupling between components
Example: Separate classes for admin, frontend, and email handling

MVC Pattern

Best for: Complex plugins with extensive functionality
Pros:
  • Complete separation of data, presentation, and logic
  • Highly maintainable and testable
  • Scalable architecture for complex plugins
  • Professional development standards
Cons:
  • More complex to set up initially
  • Overkill for simple plugins
  • Requires more planning and structure
Example: Separate Model, View, and Controller files with clear responsibilities

Functionality Plugin

Best for: Adding new features or capabilities to WordPress
Examples:
  • Contact forms and form builders
  • SEO optimization tools
  • Security enhancements
  • Performance optimization
  • Custom post types and fields
Typical Features: Shortcodes, widgets, custom post types, frontend functionality

Admin Tool

Best for: Enhancing WordPress admin dashboard and backend functionality
Examples:
  • Custom admin dashboards
  • User management tools
  • Content management utilities
  • Site maintenance tools
  • Analytics and reporting
Typical Features: Admin pages, settings panels, user role management, bulk operations

Frontend Enhancement

Best for: Improving user experience and frontend functionality
Examples:
  • Page builders and layout tools
  • Image galleries and sliders
  • Social media integration
  • Interactive elements
  • Theme customization tools
Typical Features: Custom CSS/JS, frontend forms, interactive widgets, visual enhancements

API Integration

Best for: Connecting WordPress with external services and APIs
Examples:
  • Payment gateway integrations
  • Email marketing service connectors
  • Social media API connections
  • CRM and ERP integrations
  • Third-party data synchronization
Typical Features: REST API endpoints, webhook handling, data synchronization, authentication

None (Traditional WordPress)

Best for: Standard WordPress plugins using traditional PHP/jQuery approach
Pros:
  • Simple and straightforward
  • No build process required
  • Compatible with all WordPress themes
  • Smaller file size
Cons:
  • Limited interactivity
  • Less modern development experience

React Integration

Best for: Complex interactive interfaces and modern web applications
Pros:
  • Component-based architecture
  • Rich ecosystem and tooling
  • Excellent for complex UIs
  • WordPress Gutenberg compatibility
Cons:
  • Requires build process
  • Larger bundle size
  • Learning curve for PHP developers

Vue.js Integration

Best for: Progressive enhancement and moderate complexity interfaces
Pros:
  • Gentle learning curve
  • Excellent documentation
  • Good for progressive enhancement
  • Smaller than React
Cons:
  • Smaller ecosystem than React
  • Less WordPress-specific tooling
  • Still requires build process

Vanilla JavaScript

Best for: Modern JavaScript without framework overhead
Pros:
  • No framework dependencies
  • Smaller bundle size
  • Full control over implementation
  • Modern ES6+ features
Cons:
  • More code to write manually
  • No component system
  • Requires more JavaScript expertise

React/Next.js Conversion

Best for: Converting existing React applications to WordPress plugins or adding React components to WordPress
Description: These options help you integrate React/Next.js applications with WordPress by providing the necessary structure and code snippets for a seamless conversion.
Features:
  • Convert existing React components to work within WordPress
  • Integrate with WordPress REST API for data handling
  • Enqueue React build files properly in WordPress
  • Create WordPress-compatible routing for React apps
  • Handle WordPress authentication in React components
  • Convert state management to use WordPress options
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