Wp Block Themes

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WordPress

wp-block-themes

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

Overview

Publisher	WordPress
Repository	`agent-skills`
Skill name	`wp-block-themes`
Stars	2.1K
Forks	318
Bundled files	7
Links	Skill source Repository

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
7 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by WordPress on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Wp Block Themes AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/WordPress/agent-skills.git /tmp/agent-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/agent-skills/skills/wp-block-themes .claude/skills/wp-block-themes

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Wp Block Themes in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Wp Block Themes on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Wp Block Themes is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

WP Block Themes

When to use

Use this skill for block theme work such as:

editing theme.json (presets, settings, styles, per-block styles)
adding or changing templates (templates/*.html) and template parts (parts/*.html)
adding patterns (patterns/*.php) and controlling what appears in the inserter
adding style variations (styles/*.json)
debugging “styles not applying” / “editor doesn’t reflect theme.json”

Inputs required

Repo root and which theme is targeted (theme directory if multiple exist).
Target WordPress version range (theme.json version and features vary by core version).
Where the issue manifests: Site Editor, post editor, frontend, or all.

Procedure

0) Triage and locate block theme roots

Run triage:
- node skills/wp-project-triage/scripts/detect_wp_project.mjs
Detect theme roots + key folders:
- node skills/wp-block-themes/scripts/detect_block_themes.mjs

If multiple themes exist, pick one and scope all changes to that theme root.

1) Create a new block theme (if needed)

If you are creating a new block theme from scratch (or converting a classic theme):

Prefer starting from a known-good scaffold (or exporting from a WP environment) rather than guessing file layout.
Be explicit about the minimum supported WordPress version because theme.json schema versions differ.

Read:

references/creating-new-block-theme.md

After creating the theme root, re-run detect_block_themes and continue below.

2) Confirm theme type and override expectations

Block theme indicators:
- theme.json present
- templates/ and/or parts/ present
Remember the style hierarchy:
- core defaults → theme.json → child theme → user customizations
- user customizations can make theme.json edits appear “ignored”

Read:

references/debugging.md (style hierarchy + fastest checks)

3) Make `theme.json` changes safely

Decide whether you are changing:

settings (what the UI allows): presets, typography scale, colors, layout, spacing
styles (how it looks by default): CSS-like rules for elements/blocks

Read:

references/theme-json.md

4) Templates and template parts

Templates live under templates/ and are HTML.
Template parts live under parts/ and must not be nested in subdirectories.

Read:

references/templates-and-parts.md

5) Patterns

Prefer filesystem patterns under patterns/ when you want theme-owned patterns.

Read:

references/patterns.md

6) Style variations

Style variations are JSON files under styles/. Note: once a user picks a style variation, that selection is stored in the DB, so changing the file may not “update what the user sees” automatically.

Read:

references/style-variations.md

Verification

Site Editor reflects changes where expected (Styles UI, templates, patterns).
Frontend renders with expected styles.
If styles aren’t changing, confirm whether user customizations override theme defaults.
Run the repo’s build/lint scripts if assets are involved (fonts, custom JS/CSS build).

Failure modes / debugging

Start with:

references/debugging.md

Common issues:

wrong theme root (editing an inactive theme)
user customizations override your defaults
invalid theme.json shape/typos prevent application
templates/parts in wrong folders (or nested parts)

Escalation

If upstream behavior is unclear, consult canonical docs:

Theme Handbook and Block Editor Handbook for theme.json, templates, patterns, and style variations.

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Wp Block Themes AI skill do?

Why use Wp Block Themes on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Wp Block Themes is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Wp Block Themes in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/WordPress/agent-skills/tree/trunk/skills/wp-block-themes. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Wp Block Themes?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Wp Block Themes?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Wp Block Themes with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Wp Block Themes AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by WordPress. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

WP Block Themes

When to use

Inputs required

Procedure

0) Triage and locate block theme roots

1) Create a new block theme (if needed)

2) Confirm theme type and override expectations

3) Make theme.json changes safely

4) Templates and template parts

5) Patterns

6) Style variations

Verification

Failure modes / debugging

Escalation

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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3) Make `theme.json` changes safely