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    Classic-to-Block Theme Migrator

    by Arnstein Larsen

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    A senior WordPress theme architect skill that migrates classic PHP themes to FSE block themes — extracting business logic into a companion plugin during conversion — and delivers both a phased reversible plan and the actual converted files.

    $22.99

    · or 115 credits

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    About this skill

    Advanced WordPress Modernization

    Modernize legacy WordPress workflows by transforming classic PHP-based themes into high-performance, Full Site Editing (FSE) block themes. This skill doesn't just shuffle files; it acts as a senior theme architect to restructure your entire site's architecture for the block era.

    What it does

    • Intelligent Extraction: Identifies business logic (CPTs, shortcodes, APIs) trapped in functions.php and migrates it to a dedicated companion plugin.
    • Token-Based Design: Automatically derives a comprehensive theme.json (v3) from your existing CSS variables and Customizer settings.
    • Template Conversion: Rewrites PHP templates (header, footer, index, single) into valid HTML block markup using wp: comments.
    • Pattern Creation: Extracts repeating UI sections into discoverable, reusable Block Patterns.

    Why use this skill?

    Unlike basic AI prompting, this skill follows a strict architectural gate system. It prevents technical debt by enforcing design tokens over hardcoded values and ensuring content remains independent of the theme. You get a production-ready migration plan with risk ratings and a complete file set, not just snippets or advice.

    Output & Tools

    The skill produces structured project directories including templates/, parts/, and a {theme}-functionality plugin. It supports WordPress 6.4+ standards and integrates perfectly with modern developer tools like Claude Code or Cursor.

    code-review
    wordpress
    php-to-html
    fse-migration
    web-development
    refactoring
    block-theme
    full-site-editing

    Details

    How to install

    Drop the file into your AI Agent. Works with Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, and 20+ more.

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    Permissions

    Network Access

    Allowed Hosts

    schemas.wp.org
    example.com

    File Scopes

    classic-to-block-theme-migrator/**

    Creator

    Arnstein Larsen

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