wp-plugin-directory-guidelines
Installation
SKILL.md
Overview
Authoritative reference for the 18 WordPress.org Plugin Directory guidelines. Covers GPL licensing, plugin naming/trademark rules, trialware restrictions, and all other submission requirements.
When to use
Use this skill when you need to:
- Review a WordPress plugin for compliance with the WordPress.org Plugin Directory guidelines
- Check GPL license compatibility for a plugin or its bundled libraries
- Verify license headers in plugin files
- Identify common guideline violations before submission
- Answer questions about what is or is not allowed on WordPress.org
- Evaluate premium/upsell flows, license checks, or freemium positioning
- Review "teaser" or "preview" UI for trialware violations
Inputs required
- Plugin source code (or specific files to review)
- Optional: plugin readme and plugin header metadata for naming and license checks