Automattic Skills

Use when editing or migrating Calypso Reader data-fetching code — `client/components/data/query-reader-*` components, `@automattic/data-stores` Reader hooks,…

PHP coding standards and WordPress patterns for ActivityPub plugin. Use when writing PHP code, creating classes, implementing WordPress hooks, or structuring…

Create a new screen in the Multi-site Dashboard with automatic route registration

Bold aesthetic direction guidance for web design. Use when making creative decisions about typography, color, motion, spatial composition, and overall visual…

Development workflows for WordPress ActivityPub plugin including wp-env setup, testing commands, linting, and build processes. Use when setting up development…

ActivityPub protocol specification and federation concepts. Use when working with ActivityPub activities, understanding federation mechanics, implementing…

Given a wp-calypso PR number, identify the failing E2E test(s) in that PR's CI run so they can be fixed. Use when asked to investigate or fix a failing E2E…

Use when auditing or updating .gitattributes export-ignore coverage so dev-only files (lint configs, CI, tests, docs, build tooling) don't ship in the…

Run a browser-based UI review of the WordPress.com Help Center across multiple surfaces, looking for visual and behavioral issues. Use when asked to test the…

Third-party WordPress plugin integration patterns. Use when adding new integrations, debugging compatibility with other plugins, or working with existing…

INVOKE THIS SKILL before creating any PR to ensure compliance with branch naming, changelog requirements, and reviewer assignment.

Execute a software engineering task by running it through six sequential phases (Prompt → Spec → Design doc → Implementation plan → Implementation →…

Version management and release processes using Jetpack Changelogger. Use when creating releases, managing changelogs, bumping versions, or preparing patch…

Extract comprehensive site specifications from simple descriptions. Use when analyzing a user's theme request to determine site type, audience, tone, layout…

Use the Studio CLI to manage local WordPress sites, authentication, and preview sites. Invoke this skill when you need to run Studio CLI commands, manage…

Testing patterns for PHPUnit and Playwright E2E tests. Use when writing tests, debugging test failures, setting up test coverage, or implementing test patterns…

WordPress Full Site Editing (FSE) theme architecture. Use when generating theme.json, block templates, template parts, patterns, and functions.php for…

Use when the user asks about WordPress codebases (plugins, themes, block themes, Gutenberg blocks, WP core checkouts) and you need to quickly classify the repo…

Use when working with the WordPress Abilities API (wp_register_ability, wp_register_ability_category, /wp-json/wp-abilities/v1/*, @wordpress/abilities)…

Use when developing WordPress (Gutenberg) blocks: block.json metadata, register_block_type(_from_metadata), attributes/serialization, supports, dynamic…

Use when developing WordPress block themes: theme.json (global settings/styles), templates and template parts, patterns, style variations, and Site Editor…

Use when building or debugging WordPress Interactivity API features (data-wp-* directives, @wordpress/interactivity store/state/actions, block viewScriptModule…

Use when investigating or improving WordPress performance (backend-only agent): profiling and measurement (WP-CLI profile/doctor, Server-Timing, Query Monitor…

Use when configuring, running, or fixing PHPStan static analysis in WordPress projects (plugins/themes/sites): phpstan.neon setup, baselines,…

Use for WordPress Playground workflows: fast disposable WP instances in the browser or locally via @wp-playground/cli (server, run-blueprint, build-snapshot),…

Use when developing WordPress plugins: architecture and hooks, activation/deactivation/uninstall, admin UI and Settings API, data storage, cron/tasks, security…

Use when you need a deterministic inspection of a WordPress repository (plugin/theme/block theme/WP core/Gutenberg/full site) including tooling/tests/version…

Use when building, extending, or debugging WordPress REST API endpoints/routes: register_rest_route, WP_REST_Controller/controller classes, schema/argument…

Use when working with WP-CLI (wp) for WordPress operations: safe search-replace, db export/import, plugin/theme/user/content management, cron, cache flushing,…

Use when building UIs leveraging the WordPress Design System (WPDS) and its components, tokens, patterns, etc.