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Introduction

Welcome to the Blockskit documentation. Here, you will find all the information you need to use Blockskit to create powerful and customizable Gutenberg blocks for your WordPress website.

What is Blockskit?

Blockskit is a developer-friendly toolkit and framework for building custom Gutenberg blocks. It provides a robust set of components, utilities, and tools to streamline the block development process.

Key Features

  • Effortless creation of custom Gutenberg blocks
  • Powerful block structure and flexible component system
  • Seamless integration with WordPress Gutenberg editor
  • Extensive customization options for block templates
  • Developer-friendly with comprehensive documentation and support

Getting Started

Installation

To install Blockskit, follow these simple steps:

  1. Download the latest version of Blockskit from the official website or GitHub repository.
  2. Upload the Blockskit folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WordPress installation.
  3. Activate the Blockskit plugin in the WordPress admin panel.

Creating a New Blockskit Project

To create a new Blockskit project, use the following command:

blockskit create my-block-project

This will create a new directory called my-block-project with all the necessary files and configurations to start building your custom blocks.

Adding Blocks to Your Project

Once you have created your Blockskit project, you can start adding blocks to it using the following command:

blockskit add block my-custom-block

This will create a new block template with the name my-custom-block in the blocks directory of your project.

Basic Usage

Block Structure

Each block created with Blockskit follows a predefined structure which includes the following components:

  • Block Registration: Defines the block’s name, attributes, and settings.
  • Editor Component: Controls the block’s appearance and functionality in the Gutenberg editor.
  • Save Component: Renders the block’s content in the output HTML.

Block Components

Blockskit provides a set of reusable components that can be used to create complex blocks. Some of the key components include:

  • Text Component: Renders a simple text input field.
  • Image Component: Allows selection and display of an image.

Styling Blocks

Blockskit gives you full control over the styling of your blocks. You can define custom CSS classes and styles for your blocks using the provided configuration options.

To style your blocks, follow these steps:

  1. Edit your block’s edit.js file.
  2. Add CSS classes and styles to the block’s editor component using the provided utilities.

Advanced Usage

Customizing Block Templates

Blockskit allows you to customize the block templates to match your specific requirements. This includes modifying the HTML structure and adding custom components.

To customize a block template, follow these steps:

  1. Locate the block template file in your project’s blocks directory.
  2. Edit the template file and make the necessary modifications.

Extending Blockskit Functionality

Blockskit is highly extensible, allowing you to add new functionality or modify existing features. This can be achieved through the use of hooks and filters provided by Blockskit.

To extend Blockskit functionality, follow these steps:

  1. Create a new plugin or theme file to hold your customizations.
  2. Use the available hooks and filters provided by Blockskit to add your custom functionality.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Here are some common issues that you may encounter while using Blockskit:

  • Block not appearing in the editor: Make sure that your block is properly registered and added to the project.
  • Styling not applied to the block: Double-check your CSS classes and styles, ensuring they are correctly specified.

Support and Community

If you need further assistance or have any questions, you can reach out to the Blockskit community through the official support channels:

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed the Blockskit documentation. You should now have a good understanding of how to use Blockskit to create powerful and customizable Gutenberg blocks for your WordPress website.

If you have any feedback or suggestions for improving the Blockskit documentation, feel free to let us know. Happy block building!