wp-plugin-development

Generate a complete WordPress plugin scaffold with hooks, assets, and localization.

Updated Feb 11, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/scopweb/scp-skills --skill wp-plugin-development-scopweb
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Skill: wp-plugin-development
Source: https://github.com/scopweb/scp-skills/tree/main/wp-plugin-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/scopweb/scp-skills --skill wp-plugin-development-scopweb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates scaffolding of a WordPress plugin from zero, delivering a complete, ready-to-use project structure (main file, includes, admin/public hooks, assets, and localization scaffolding) without Composer.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized plugin skeleton with a main header, constants, and a clean includes structure ready for extension.
  • Modular architecture patterns for admin panel, public frontend, and optional components (references for guidance).
  • Use cases include CPTs, taxonomies, ACF integration, and API integrations implemented within a scalable scaffold.

Quick Start

Run the scaffold workflow to generate a ready-to-use WordPress plugin skeleton in your project.

Frequently Asked Questions about wp-plugin-development

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a WordPress plugin from scratch?▼

Scaffolding a WordPress plugin from scratch generates a complete, ready-to-use project structure including the main file, includes directory, admin and public hooks, and assets. It delivers a Composer-free PHP skeleton prepared for immediate extension.

What is the best way to structure a WordPress plugin for custom post types and API integrations?▼

The best way to structure a WordPress plugin for CPTs and API integrations is using a modular architecture. This scaffold separates admin and public hooks into a logical includes structure, ensuring a clean, scalable PHP codebase ready for complex feature implementation.

Can I use this approach to build a WordPress plugin without Composer?▼

Yes, you can build a WordPress plugin without Composer using this approach. The scaffold enforces a consistent, Composer-free PHP codebase, relying on a fixed frontmatter-driven metadata contract to render the plugin structure and optional references directory.

Does the generated WordPress plugin skeleton include localization setup?▼

Yes, the generated WordPress plugin skeleton includes localization setup. The scaffold provides a complete project structure with a main header, constants, and a clean includes structure, alongside assets and localization scaffolding for standard internationalization.

How do I add an admin panel to my WordPress plugin scaffold?▼

To add an admin panel to your WordPress plugin scaffold, the generated structure includes modular architecture patterns for the admin area. It creates a logical includes structure with admin hooks ready for extension, allowing you to implement custom admin interfaces efficiently.