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Abilities API and Connectors: Developer Guide

WordPress is introducing two new interconnected systems for AI integration: the Abilities API and the Connectors system. Together, they provide a standardized way to define executable WordPress capabilities and manage API credentials for external AI providers.

This guide covers both systems from a developer perspective, including architecture, API reference, and practical examples.

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Abilities API

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WordPress AI Client Developer Guide

A comprehensive guide to the WP AI Client and Abilities API for plugin and theme developers.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Architecture Overview
2. Setting Up Connectors (API Key Management)
3. Your First AI Prompt (Quick Start)
4. The Prompt Builder In Depth

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        {
            "step": "installPlugin",
            "pluginData": {
                "resource": "wordpress.org/plugins",
                "slug": "sqlite-database-integration"
            }
        },
        {

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# ✨ Set up Copilot instructions

Configure instructions for this repository as documented in [Best practices for Copilot coding agent in your repository](https://gh.io/copilot-coding-agent-tips).

<Onboard this repo>

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Below is a product design document for the described WordPress job application plugin. This plugin provides secure applicant registration, user authentication, custom user roles, and resume upload functionality via a block-enabled form.

Product Overview

This WordPress plugin enables authenticated job applicants to submit personal information and a resume (PDF) via an application form. It leverages a custom user type (“applicant”) and requires users to register or log in before accessing the application block.

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Functional Requirements

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// Register a custom ability to get the WordPress debug status.
add_action( 'abilities_api_init', 'my_plugin_register_debug_status_ability' );
/**
 * Registers the 'my-plugin/debug-status' ability.
 *
 * @return void
 */
function my_plugin_register_debug_status_ability() {
	wp_register_ability(
		'my-plugin/debug-status',

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Turn your local WordPress install into your AI coding assistant

Slides:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1H7rntjtk-fqY1KqY6Djm-o9AWSTccfNIgGZpFhjUjIo/edit?usp=sharing

Requirements

• Local WordPress installation
• MCP Enabled Code Editor with an AI coding agent

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    "scm.inputFontSize": 14,
    "debug.console.fontSize": 14,
    "markdown.preview.fontSize": 14,
    "editor.codeLensFontSize": 14,
    "editor.suggestFontSize": 14,
    "editor.fontSize": 14,
    "files.autoSave": "afterDelay",
    "editor.minimap.enabled": false,
    "workbench.startupEditor": "none",

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/**
 * Get Image URL.
 *
 * @param integer $id   ID of the image.
 * @param string  $args The image arguments.
 *
 * @return string The image URL.
 */
function zawp_get_image_url( $id, $args ) {
	// If image returned is an array, then return it's 'ID'.