---
name: wordpress-theme-development
description: "WordPress theme development workflow covering theme architecture, template hierarchy, custom post types, block editor support, responsive design, and WordPress 7.0 features: DataViews, Pattern Editing, Navigation Overlays, and admin refresh."
category: granular-workflow-bundle
risk: safe
source: personal
date_added: "2026-02-27"
---

# WordPress Theme Development Workflow

## Detailed Guide

Read [the detailed guide](references/detailed-guide.md) before executing this skill. It retains the complete procedure and reference material. Treat its safety, prerequisites, and validation requirements as mandatory. For focused work, load the relevant sections; for end-to-end work, read the guide completely.

## When to Use This Workflow

Use this workflow when:
- Creating custom WordPress themes
- Converting designs to WordPress themes
- Adding block editor support
- Implementing custom post types
- Building child themes
- Implementing WordPress 7.0 design features

## Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.