wordpress-woocommerce-development

What this skill does

# WordPress WooCommerce Development Workflow

## Overview

Specialized workflow for building WooCommerce stores including setup, payment gateway integration, shipping configuration, custom product types, store optimization, and WordPress 7.0 enhancements.

## WordPress 7.0 + WooCommerce Features

1. **AI Integration**
   - Auto-generate product descriptions
   - AI-powered customer service responses
   - Product summary generation
   - Marketing copy assistance

2. **DataViews for Orders**
   - Modern order management interfaces
   - Enhanced filtering and sorting
   - Activity layout for order history

3. **Real-Time Collaboration**
   - Collaborative order editing
   - Team notes and communication
   - Live inventory updates

4. **Admin Refresh**
   - Consistent WooCommerce admin styling
   - View transitions between screens

5. **Abilities API**
   - AI-powered order processing
   - Automated inventory management
   - Smart shipping recommendations

## When to Use This Workflow

Use this workflow when:
- Setting up WooCommerce stores
- Integrating payment gateways
- Configuring shipping methods
- Creating custom product types
- Building subscription products
- Implementing AI-powered features (WP 7.0)

## Workflow Phases

### Phase 1: Store Setup

#### Skills to Invoke
- `app-builder` - Project scaffolding
- `wordpress-penetration-testing` - WordPress patterns

#### Actions
1. Install WooCommerce
2. Run setup wizard
3. Configure store settings
4. Set up tax rules
5. Configure currency
6. Test with WordPress 7.0 admin

#### WordPress 7.0 + WooCommerce Setup
```php
// Minimum requirements for WP 7.0 + WooCommerce
// Add to wp-config.php for collaboration settings
define('WP_COLLABORATION_MAX_USERS', 10);

// AI features are enabled by installing a provider plugin
// Install OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini connector from WordPress.org
// Then configure via Settings > Connectors in admin panel
```

#### Copy-Paste Prompts
```
Use @app-builder to set up WooCommerce store
```

### Phase 2: Product Configuration

#### Skills to Invoke
- `wordpress-penetration-testing` - WooCommerce patterns

#### Actions
1. Create product categories
2. Add product attributes
3. Configure product types
4. Set up variable products
5. Add product images

#### AI-Powered Product Descriptions (WP 7.0)
```php
// Auto-generate product descriptions with AI
add_action('woocommerce_new_product', 'generate_ai_description', 10, 2);

function generate_ai_product_description($product_id, $product) {
    if ($product->get_description()) {
        return; // Skip if description exists
    }
    
    // Check if AI client is available
    if (!function_exists('wp_ai_client_prompt')) {
        return;
    }
    
    $title = $product->get_name();
    $short_description = $product->get_short_description();
    
    $prompt = sprintf(
        'Write a compelling WooCommerce product description for "%s" that highlights key features and benefits. Make it SEO-friendly and persuasive.',
        $title
    );
    
    if ($short_description) {
        $prompt .= "\n\nShort description: " . $short_description;
    }
    
    $result = wp_ai_client_prompt($prompt);
    
    if (is_wp_error($result)) {
        return;
    }
    
    // Use temperature for consistent output
    $result->using_temperature(0.3);
    $description = $result->generate_text();
    
    if ($description && !is_wp_error($description)) {
        $product->set_description($description);
        $product->save();
    }
}
```

#### Copy-Paste Prompts
```
Use @wordpress-penetration-testing to configure WooCommerce products
```

### Phase 3: Payment Integration

#### Skills to Invoke
- `payment-integration` - Payment processing
- `stripe-integration` - Stripe
- `paypal-integration` - PayPal

#### Actions
1. Choose payment gateways
2. Configure Stripe
3. Set up PayPal
4. Add offline payments
5. Test payment flows

#### WordPress 7.0 AI for Payments
```php
// AI-powered fraud detection
// Note: This is a demonstration - implement proper fraud detection with multiple signals

// Use AI to analyze order for fraud indicators
function ai_check_order_fraud($order_id) {
    // Check if AI client is available
    if (!function_exists('wp_ai_client_prompt')) {
        return false; // Default to no suspicion if AI unavailable
    }
    
    $order = wc_get_order($order_id);
    if (!$order) {
        return false;
    }
    
    $prompt = sprintf(
        'Analyze this order for potential fraud. Order total: $%s. Shipping address: %s, %s. Billing: %s. Is this suspicious? Return only "suspicious" or "clean" without explanation.',
        $order->get_total(),
        $order->get_shipping_address_1(),
        $order->get_shipping_city(),
        $order->get_billing_email()
    );
    
    $result = wp_ai_client_prompt($prompt);
    
    if (is_wp_error($result)) {
        return false;
    }
    
    $result->using_temperature(0.1); // Low temp for consistent classification
    $analysis = $result->generate_text();
    
    return (strpos($analysis, 'suspicious') !== false);
}
```

#### Copy-Paste Prompts
```
Use @stripe-integration to integrate Stripe payments
```

```
Use @paypal-integration to integrate PayPal
```

### Phase 4: Shipping Configuration

#### Skills to Invoke
- `wordpress-penetration-testing` - WooCommerce shipping

#### Actions
1. Set up shipping zones
2. Configure shipping methods
3. Add flat rate shipping
4. Set up free shipping
5. Integrate carriers

#### AI Shipping Recommendations (WP 7.0)
```php
// AI-powered shipping recommendations
add_action('woocommerce_after_checkout_form', 'ai_shipping_recommendations');

function ai_shipping_recommendations($checkout) {
    // Check if AI client is available
    if (!function_exists('wp_ai_client_prompt')) {
        return;
    }
    
    $cart = WC()->cart;
    if ($cart->is_empty() || !$cart->get_cart_contents_weight()) {
        return;
    }
    
    $prompt = sprintf(
        'Based on this cart (total weight: %d kg, destination: %s), recommend the best shipping method from: free shipping (orders over $100), flat rate ($9.99), or express ($24.99). Consider delivery time and cost efficiency. Respond with just the recommended method name.',
        $cart->get_cart_contents_weight(),
        WC()->customer->get_shipping_country()
    );
    
    $result = wp_ai_client_prompt($prompt);
    
    if (is_wp_error($result)) {
        return;
    }
    
    $result->using_temperature(0.1); // Low temp for consistent recommendation
    $recommendation = $result->generate_text();
    
    if (strpos($recommendation, 'express') !== false) {
        wc_add_notice(esc_html__('AI Recommendation: Consider Express shipping for faster delivery!', 'woocommerce'), 'info');
    }
}
```

#### Copy-Paste Prompts
```
Use @wordpress-penetration-testing to configure shipping
```

### Phase 5: Store Customization

#### Skills to Invoke
- `frontend-developer` - Store customization
- `frontend-design` - Store design

#### Actions
1. Customize product pages
2. Modify cart page
3. Style checkout flow
4. Create custom templates
5. Add custom fields

#### WordPress 7.0 Template Customization
```php
// Custom product template with WP 7.0 blocks
add_action('woocommerce_after_main_content', 'add_product_ai_chat');

function add_product_ai_chat() {
    if (!is_product()) return;
    
    global $product;
    ?>
    <div class="product-ai-assistant">
        <h3>AI Shopping Assistant</h3>
        <button id="ai-chat-toggle" type="button">Ask about this product</button>
        <div id="ai-chat-panel" style="display:none;">
            <div id="ai-chat-messages"></div>
            <input type="text" id="ai-chat-input" placeholder="Ask about sizing, materials, etc.">
        </div>
    </div>
    <script>
    document.getElementById('ai-chat-toggle').addEventListener('click', function() {
        const panel = document.getElementById('ai-chat-panel');
        panel.style.display = panel.style.display === 'none' ?