WordPress Plugin Boilerplate Generator
Turn generated modules into a downloadable WordPress plugin ZIP — with proper headers, folder structure, and production-ready PHP.
Stop starting every project from an empty folder. Assemble CPTs, taxonomies, shortcodes, and settings pages into one plugin package you can install anywhere.
Boilerplate should take minutes, not an afternoon
Creating a new plugin usually means copying an old project, renaming folders, fixing text domains, wiring includes, and hoping you didn’t miss a header field.
Zelvigo’s Plugin Boilerplate builds the package for you: plugin metadata, selected modules, and a ZIP you can upload via Plugins → Add New.
What you get in the ZIP
- Plugin headers — name, slug, version, author, text domain, requires WP/PHP
- Standard folder layout ready to extend
- Selected modules — CPT, taxonomy, shortcode, and settings code you already generated
- Bootstrap file that loads included modules
- Download anytime from the Plugin Boilerplate list screen
How it works
- Generate your modules first — e.g. CPT, taxonomy, shortcode, settings
- Open Zelvigo Dev Studio → Create Plugin Package
- Fill in plugin name, slug, version, author, and requirements
- Select the modules to include, then click Generate ZIP Package
- Download the ZIP and install it on any WordPress site
Who it’s for
- Developers who start many small plugins and need consistent structure
- Freelancers delivering client plugins without hand-building every scaffold
- Agencies standardizing how new plugins are bootstrapped
- Anyone who wants CPT + taxonomy + settings in one installable package
Build the pieces, then package them
Plugin Boilerplate works best with the rest of Zelvigo Dev Studio:
- CPT Generator — custom post types
- Taxonomy Generator — organize your content types
- Settings API Generator — drag-and-drop admin fields
- Shortcode Generator — front-end scaffolds
Generate modules → select them in the boilerplate → download one plugin ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a generic empty boilerplate only?
No. You choose which generated CPT, taxonomy, shortcode, and settings modules to include, so the ZIP ships with real feature code — not just empty folders.
Can I install the ZIP on another site?
Yes. Download the package and install it via Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin on any WordPress site that meets the requirements you set.
Do I need to generate modules first?
Yes for included features. Only modules you’ve generated on that site appear in the checklist. You can still set plugin metadata and structure around what you’ve built.
What license do I need?
Cloud generators, including Plugin Boilerplate packaging, require an active Zelvigo Dev Studio Pro license. Local tools like Debug Log Viewer work without one.
Ship your next plugin scaffold in minutes
Generate the modules you need, package them as a real WordPress plugin ZIP, and spend your time on product logic — not boilerplate.