Title: WordPress AI – AI Team Updates --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/) [Jeffrey Paul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/) 9:25 pm _on_ 10 April 2026 Tags: [AI Experiments ( 9 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-experiments/), [AI Features ( 2 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-features/), [AI Plugin ( 2 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-plugin/), [ai-release ( 7 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-release/), [aiex-release ( 7 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/aiex-release/), [canonical plugins ( 8 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/canonical-plugins/), [core-ai ( 52 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/core-ai/)    # 󠀁[What’s new in AI 0.7.0 (9 APR 2026)?](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/04/10/whats-new-in-ai-0-7-0/)󠁿 **AI 0.7.0** has been released and is [available for download](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai/)!“ What’s new in AI Experiments…” posts (labeled with the [#ai-release tag](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-release/)) are posted following every AI release, showcasing new features included in each release. What’s New In AI 0.7.0? We’re pleased to announce the release of [AI v0.7.0](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/releases/tag/0.7.0), the latest update to the canonical pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. powering experimental AI-powered features in WordPress. This release expands AI-assisted editorial workflows by introducing new classification and SEO capabilities, improving bulk media handling, and continuing to refine the reliability and extensibility of AI-powered integrations across the post editor. Together, these updates continue the effort to make AI feel like a natural part of publishing workflows, helping authors organize content, improve discoverability, and streamline repetitive tasks directly within WordPress. ## What’s new in 0.7.0? ### New Experiment: Content Classification The new Content Classification experiment helps authors generate suggested taxonomyTaxonomy A taxonomy is a way to group things together. In WordPress, some common taxonomies are category, link, tag, or post format. [https://codex.wordpress.org/Taxonomies#Default_Taxonomies](https://codex.wordpress.org/Taxonomies#Default_Taxonomies). terms based on post content. With this enabled, users can: * Generate suggested Categories and Tags based on the post title, excerptExcerpt An excerpt is the description of the blog post or page that will by default show on the blog archive page, in search results (SERPs), and on social media. With an SEO plugin, the excerpt may also be in that plugin’s metabox., and content * Apply consistent taxonomy terms across content * Reduce manual tagging effort while maintaining editorial consistency by limiting AI suggestions to preexisting terms on the site This experiment builds toward more structured content workflows, making it easier to maintain organization across large content libraries. ### New Experiment: MetaMeta Meta is a term that refers to the inside workings of a group. For us, this is the team that works on internal WordPress sites like WordCamp Central and Make WordPress. Description Generation Version 0.7.0 also introduces Meta Description Generation, enabling AI-assisted SEO-friendly generation of meta descriptions. Users can now: * Generate suggested meta descriptions directly from post content * Improve search visibility without leaving the editor * Maintain consistency across SEO descriptions at scale Together, Content Classification and Meta Description Generation establish the foundation for richer content metadata workflows powered by AI. ### Bulk Alt Text Generation Users can now generate alt text for multiple images at once directly from the Media Library. This new bulk workflow: * Adds a bulk “Generate Alt Text” action in the Media Library * Enables batch processing of alt text across multiple images * Helps improve accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) across large media libraries In addition, alt text generation has been refined to better align with the W3CW3C The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is an international community where Member organizations, a full-time staff, and the public work together to develop Web standards.[https://www.w3.org/](https://www.w3.org/). Alt Text decision tree guidance, improving the quality and relevance of generated descriptions. These updates make it significantly easier to improve accessibility across existing content without requiring manual updates to individual media items. ### Improvements to the Abilities Explorer ![](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/files/2026/04/ability-explorer-883x1024.png) Version 0.7.0 also improves the usability of the Abilities Explorer, making it easier to navigate and work with growing sets of AI capabilities. Enhancements include: * CategoryCategory The 'category' taxonomy lets you group posts / content together that share a common bond. Categories are pre-defined and broad ranging. filtering support to group related abilities * Improved organization for environments with many registered abilities These updates help both users and developers better understand available capabilities and locate the tools they need more quickly. ### Editor and Workflow Refinements Several refinements have been made to improve the overall reliability and usability of AI features inside the editor. Notable updates include: * Improved error handling when incompatible providers are used * Fixes to ensure generated content uses the same language as the source content * Improvements to post content retrieval to ensure the latest edits are used * Fixes to ensure AI actions only appear when relevant blocks are selected These changes help create a more predictable editing experience, reducing confusion and improving trust in AI-assisted workflows. ### Extensibility and Developer Enhancements This release introduces new extensibility hooksHooks In WordPress theme and development, hooks are functions that can be applied to an action or a Filter in WordPress. Actions are functions performed when a certain event occurs in WordPress. Filters allow you to modify certain functions. Arguments used to hook both filters and actions look the same. that make it easier to customize how AI workflows behave. Developers can now: * Modify system instructions dynamically * Adjust abilityAbility A registered, self-documenting unit of WordPress functionality that can be discovered and invoked through multiple contexts (REST API, Command Palette, MCP). Includes authorization and input/output specifications. results before they are returned * Customize post context used during AI operations These extensibility improvements provide greater flexibility when integrating AI features into custom workflows, plugins, or editorial environments. Additional improvements include: * Updated credential detection to support non-APIAPI An API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways.-key connectors * Improved providerProvider An AI service offering models for generation, embeddings, or other capabilities (e.g., Anthropic, Google, OpenAI). compatibility validation * Updates to preferred models for supported providers These changes help ensure that AI workflows behave more consistently across different environments and providers. ### Stability and Developer Improvements ![](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/files/2026/04/ai-settings-1-778x1024.png) Version 0.7.0 also includes a number of internal improvements and dependency updates to improve reliability and maintain compatibility with modern tooling. These include: * Updates to the AI settings interface using the modern DataForm architecture * Improvements to test reliability and preview workflows * Dependency updates across JavaScriptJavaScript JavaScript or JS is an object- oriented computer programming language commonly used to create interactive effects within web browsers. WordPress makes extensive use of JS for a better user experience. While PHP is executed on the server, JS executes within a user’s browser. [https://www.javascript.com](https://www.javascript.com/) and Composer packages * Removal of legacy compatibility checks Together, these updates help ensure the plugin remains stable and maintainable as the surrounding WordPress AI ecosystem continues to evolve. ## What’s next in 0.8.0? Work is already underway on several features and refinements planned for [v0.8.0](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/milestone/16), including: * Onboarding flows as necessary in support of the [“Try AI” callout](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/64711) in WordPress 7.0 * [Promote first round of Features](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/issues/234) * New Experiment: [Refine from Notes](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/issues/250) to update post content based on editorial feedback * New Experiment: [Content Resizing](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/331) * [Ensure plugin respects existing Guidelines for AI-generated content](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/359) * New Experiment: [AI-specific dashboard widgets](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/311) * New Experiment: Content Provenance tracking for [text](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/294) and [images](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/302) via [C2PA](https://c2pa.org/) Several early prototype experiments are also being explored, including [type-ahead suggestions](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/151), [content moderation assistance](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/155), [extended provider support](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/148), [AI request logging](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/149), and tools like the [AI Playground](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/140) and deeper [MCP integration](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/152). These concepts are still exploratory, but they help test how AI could support real workflows across WordPress. We encourage users and developers to [review and test these ideas and share feedback](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/02/04/call-for-testing-exploring-new-ai-experiments/) so the most valuable experiments can mature and land in upcoming releases like 0.8.0. ## Thanks to contributors! A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this release, including: [@dkotter](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dkotter/), [@jeffpaul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/), [@tyb](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tyb/), [@estelaris](https://profiles.wordpress.org/estelaris/), [@karmatosed](https://profiles.wordpress.org/karmatosed/), [@philsola](https://profiles.wordpress.org/philsola/), [@n1schay](https://profiles.wordpress.org/n1schay/), [@hilayt24](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hilayt24/), [@ryujiyasu](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ryujiyasu/), [@gziolo](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gziolo/), [@raftaar1191](https://profiles.wordpress.org/raftaar1191/), [@afercia](https://profiles.wordpress.org/afercia/), [@jorgefilipecosta](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jorgefilipecosta/), [@justlevine](https://profiles.wordpress.org/justlevine/), [@laurisaarni](https://profiles.wordpress.org/laurisaarni/), [@fellyph](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fellyph/), [@ocean90](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ocean90/), [@abdullahramzan](https://profiles.wordpress.org/abdullahramzan/), and others involved in review, testing, and [405 commits between 0.6.0 and 0.7.0](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/compare/0.6.0...0.7.0). Your help and feedback are what make these experiments possible. ## Get involved As always, we welcome feedback, testing, and contributions from the community. Whether you are interested in editor UXUX UX is an acronym for User Experience - the way the user uses the UI. Think ‘what they are doing’ and less about how they do it., APIs, accessibility, performance, or AI ethics and policy, there are many ways to participate. You can [explore the v0.6.0 release today](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai/?preview=1), review [open issues](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/issues) and [pull requests](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pulls), and [help shape what comes next](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/discussions). _Props to [@laurisaarni](https://profiles.wordpress.org/laurisaarni/) for reviewing this post._ [#ai-experiments](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-experiments/), [#ai-features](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-features/), [#ai-plugin](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-plugin/), [#ai-release](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-release/), [#aiex-release](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/aiex-release/), [#canonical-plugins](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/canonical-plugins/), [#core-ai](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/core-ai/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fai%2F2026%2F04%2F10%2Fwhats-new-in-ai-0-7-0%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/neel33/) [neillmcshea](https://profiles.wordpress.org/neel33/) 1:47 pm _on_ 9 April 2026 Tags: [core-ai ( 52 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/core-ai/), [summary ( 23 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/summary/)    # 󠀁[AI Contributor Weekly Summary – 8 April 2026](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/04/09/ai-contributor-weekly-summary-8-april-2026/)󠁿 The AI Contributor group met on **Wednesday, April 8, 2026**, to discuss the upcoming WordPress 7.0 release, the evolution of the AI Handbook, and coordination for Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of [https://make.wordpress.org/](https://make.wordpress.org/) There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. [https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/](https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/) [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/) activities. --- ## Highlights * **Leadership Transition:** [@jason_the_adams](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jason_the_adams/) has officially stepped into the role of Director of AI at Automattic. He shared insights on his shifting capacity and how the team can support CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. AI efforts during this transition. * **AI PluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. Release:** Version 0.7.0 of the AI plugin is scheduled for release tomorrow, featuring a modernized settings UIUI UI is an acronym for User Interface - the layout of the page the user interacts with. Think ‘how are they doing that’ and less about what they are doing.. * **AI Handbook Push:** There is a renewed focus on building out non-technical documentation to explain WordPress’s AI philosophy and provide user-facing guides. * **Contributor Day Coordination:** Plans were finalized for both in-person and digital participation in upcoming contributor events, specifically targeting documentation and testing. --- ## Organizational Update: Jason’s Role & Key Priorities [@jason_the_adams](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jason_the_adams/) shared that he has transitioned into the role of **Director of AI at Automattic** (with [@isotropic](https://profiles.wordpress.org/isotropic/) also moving to Head of AI at Automattic). While he is currently re-calibrating his hands-on capacity, he identified two specific areas he is personally committed to watching closely to ensure they do not lose momentum during this shift: 1. **The AI Client:** This remains the top priority for the WordPress 7.0 cycle. Jason emphasized the need for high responsiveness to bugs and feedback as plugin developers begin to ramp up their usage of the client. 2. **The Connectors Page:** Jason highlighted this as a critical strategic piece. He noted that while the AI team is the primary consumer now, it is not strictly an “AI feature” and is part of a broader vision for WordPress. He suggested that maintenance should eventually transition to the **Core or Plugins teams** to ensure it isn’t “pigeonholed” as AI-only. **Delegation & Communication Path:** To augment Jason’s focus, the team established the following contact protocol: * **Primary Technical Contacts:** [@gziolo](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gziolo/) has been brought on specifically to focus on Core AI contributions. He and [@jorgefilipecosta](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jorgefilipecosta/) will handle bug fixes, providerProvider An AI service offering models for generation, embeddings, or other capabilities (e.g., Anthropic, Google, OpenAI). updates ( OpenAI, Google, etc.), and standard PR reviews. * **Escalations:** Jason should be pinged specifically for **architectural redirections**, new model types (like embeddings), or significant pivots in the AI Client’s scope. ## Core AI and Plugin Development The team discussed the trajectory for the AI plugin as it aligns with the WordPress 7.0 cycle. * **V1.0 Roadmap:** [@jeffpaul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/) proposed jumping to a version 1.0 soon to signal stability and encourage broader adoption before the final WP 7.0 release. * **UI Modernization:** [@jorgefilipecosta](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jorgefilipecosta/) provided an update on the new settings UI, which uses a data-form structure to allow for automatic generation of sub-settings without regressing user experience. ## Documentation and the AI Handbook A significant portion of the meeting focused on the “optics” of AI in WordPress and the need for a robust [Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/handbook/). * **Philosophy over Code:** [@jason_the_adams](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jason_the_adams/) noted that the handbook should move beyond technical docs to address user concerns,( e.g Jason used a **hospital website** as an example: because the AI Client is flexible, a developer can choose a **HIPAA-compliant provider** to handle sensitive data securely of the use of the “off switch” a specific **constant** that users can set to completely disable AI features). * **Contribution Guides:** [@neel33](https://profiles.wordpress.org/neel33/) and [@jeffpaul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/) are working on adding a“ Contribute with Docs” section to help new contributors get started with documentation. As a first step we should all feel comfortable drafting in a Google Doc and sharing in the channel – getting it published should be a low barrier to entry and we should adopt a YOLO method of, publishing first – assuming it was drafted and given _some level_ of review, and feeling ok about iterating and polishing later. ## Model Context Protocol (MCP) Updates on the MCP adapterMCP Adapter Translates WordPress abilities into Model Context Protocol format, allowing AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT to discover and invoke WordPress capabilities as tools, resources, and prompts. and its distribution: * **Version 0.5.0:** A release is expected this week once final testing is completed by [@ovidiu-galatan](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ovidiu-galatan/). * **Distribution Strategy:** The team continues [to debate the best way to package the MCP adapter](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VHHtIn_hFho9vzCQO2Nsa-0Zw87PWaKTItXfSTtnDx8/edit?gid=0#gid=0) whether as a composer package, a standalone plugin, or a bundled zip to make it accessible for non-technical users. **[@isotropic](https://profiles.wordpress.org/isotropic/) [@flixos90](https://profiles.wordpress.org/flixos90/) we likely will need Team RepTeam Rep A Team Rep is a person who represents the Make WordPress team to the rest of the project, make sure issues are raised and addressed as needed, and coordinates cross-team efforts. discussion+decision on the approach here.** ## Call for Design: AI Landing Page The team discussed the need for a dedicated AI marketing page on WordPress.orgWordPress. org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. [https://wordpress.org/](https://wordpress.org/) to better communicate available features to non-technical users. * **The Need:** Currently, no central landing page exists to showcase WordPress AI features/experiments for non-technical site owners and more detailed technical capabilities to developers, agencies, and hosts. * **The Request:** [@jeffpaul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/) issued a call for **designers** within the community to help identify what content should be featured and how to lay it out. * **The Goal:** Create a single point of reference that highlights “Capital F” Features and “Capital E” Experiments, making AI in WordPress more accessible to the broader public. ## The Connectors Page Clarification was provided regarding the naming of the “Connectors” page in WordPress core. * **Broader Scope:** The page is deliberately not named “AI Connectors” because it is intended to host credentials for various third-party APIs, including non- AI services like Akismet, WooCommerce, or Mailchimp. * **Unified Interface:** The goal is to provide a single, standardized location for all third-party connections within the WordPress dashboard. --- ## Next Steps * Open good-first-issues for AI plugin ahead of Contributor Day * Release of [AI Plugin 0.7.0](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/issues/383). * Release 0.5.0 MCP * **Ongoing:** Drafting handbook guides on AI concepts and opt-out instructions. ## Upcoming meetings Folks are welcome to join on Wednesday’s at 1700 UTC via [Google Meet](https://meet.google.com/thf-vnqh-yau) with in-meeting notes captured in a [Slack Canvas](https://wordpress.slack.com/docs/T024MFP4J/F09ASH3E87R) and then paired with Gemini meeting notes to help generate this meeting summary post. All team meetings are published to [https://make.wordpress.org/meetings/#ai](https://make.wordpress.org/meetings/#ai). * The next bi-weekly AI Team Chat SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) discussion is scheduled for 16 April 2026. * The next weekly AI Contributor weekly [Google Meet](https://meet.google.com/thf-vnqh-yau) video call is scheduled for 15 April 2026. _Props to [@jeffpaul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/) for the pre-publish review_. [#core-ai](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/core-ai/), [#summary](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/summary/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fai%2F2026%2F04%2F09%2Fai-contributor-weekly-summary-8-april-2026%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/psykro/) [Jonathan Bossenger](https://profiles.wordpress.org/psykro/) 6:02 pm _on_ 7 April 2026 Tags: [core-ai ( 52 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/core-ai/) # 󠀁[Request for feedback: Guide to speaking at meetups and WordCamps about the Core AI projects](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/04/07/request-for-feedback-guide-to-speaking-at-meetups-and-wordcamps-about-the-core-ai-projects/)󠁿 Over the past few weeks, members of the [#core-ai](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/core-ai/) team have been working on a guide for community members who would like to present at meetups and WordCamps about the CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. AI projects. The aim of this guide is to help speakers prepare to present on the Core AI projects, and includes things like possible talk ideas, an overview of each project, recommended talk structures, and planning tips. This guide will ultimately live in the Core AI Handbook under the [Resources & Links](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/handbook/resources-and-links/) section. Before it is published, we would like to invite feedback from the wider WordPress AI Community. You can find the working guide in [this Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kdZYPeR6uEcqIcLoZfh0wZcHK_i8V2W_y1BH2OidK0I/edit?usp=sharing)( or the link below). If you have any feedback on the guide, please feel to leave it as a comment, or suggest updates directly on the content. [Click here to view the draft guide to leave your feedback](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kdZYPeR6uEcqIcLoZfh0wZcHK_i8V2W_y1BH2OidK0I/edit?usp=sharing) The document will be left open for comments and feedback until **Wednesday 21 April, 2026**, after which the feedback will be incorporated and it will be added to the Core AI Handbook. * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fai%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Frequest-for-feedback-guide-to-speaking-at-meetups-and-wordcamps-about-the-core-ai-projects%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/raftaar1191/) [Deepak Gupta](https://profiles.wordpress.org/raftaar1191/) 11:58 pm _on_ 1 April 2026 Tags: [core-ai ( 52 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/core-ai/), wcasia2026    # 󠀁[Core AI Team at WCAsia 2026: Contributor Day](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/04/01/core-ai-team-at-wcasia-2026-contributor-day/)󠁿 Hey WordPress community! The CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. AI Team is excited to be part of Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of [https://make.wordpress.org/](https://make.wordpress.org/) There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. [https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/](https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/) [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/) at[ WordCamp Asia 2026](https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/), happening on **April 9, 2026**, at the **Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India**. While WordPress 7.0 will not be released during Contributor Day, this is a valuable opportunity to directly contribute to its development and upcoming release. **💡  What is the WordPress AI Team?** The WordPress AI Team was formed to explore and coordinate AI projects across the WordPress ecosystem. Our mission is to build the technical Building Blocks that allow any WordPress user from enterprise teams to individual bloggers to access, use, and build powerful AI features. 📅  Every Wednesday at 10:30 PM IST (UTC+05:30) — [Google Meet](https://meet.google.com/thf-vnqh-yau) 📅  Every other Thursday at 10:30 PM IST (UTC+05:30) — [#core-ai](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C08TJ8BPULS/p1747960962509329) on WordPress SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) ## ⏰ Schedule for the Day #### All times are in IST (UTC+05:30): * 8:00 AM – Registration Open and Networking Time * 9:00 AM – Opening Remarks * 9:30 AM – Contributing to WordPress / WordPress 7.0 Development & Testing Session * 11:00 AM – WordPress 7.0 Progress Discussions and Open Floor * 11:45 AM – WordPress 7.0 Progress Update * 12:00 PM – Long Break / Networking * 1:45 PM – Family Photo * 2:00 PM – Contributing to WordPress / Workshop / Open-Source Library * 4:30 PM – Closing Remarks * 5:00 PM – Contributor Day Wrap Up If you cannot make it in person, you are still welcome to participate remotely via the [#contributor-day](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C0DS2NW14) channel on Slack. ## Meet the Core AI Table Leads #### **Table Leads:** * Deepak Gupta –[ @raftaar1191](https://profiles.wordpress.org/raftaar1191/) * Aslam Doctor –[ @aslamdoctor](https://profiles.wordpress.org/aslamdoctor/) * Gajendra Singh –[ @gajendrasingh](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gajendrasingh/) * David Levine – [@justlevine](https://profiles.wordpress.org/justlevine/) ## How can I best prepare? To best prepare for Contributor Day, please follow these steps: 1. **Purchase Your Ticket and Sign Up:** 2. * Purchase a [WordCamp Asia 2026 ticket](https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/event-pass/)( a ticket is required regardless of the type). * [Sign Up to Attend Contributor Day at WCAsia 2026](https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/contributor-day-registration-is-now-open/). 3. **Set Up Necessary Accounts:** 4. * Create your [WordPress.org account and username](https://github.com/WordPress/contributor-day-handbook/blob/master/*Start%20Here%20-%20General%20Guides/How%20to%20get%20a%20WordPress.org%20account.md). * Create a [GitHub Account](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/onboarding/getting-started-with-your-github-account). * [Connect your GitHub](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/tutorials/linking-your-github-and-w-org-profiles/) account to your WordPress profile. 5. **Join Slack:** 6. * Join the [Make WordPress Slack](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) instance and the [#core-ai](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/) team channel. * **Please note:** When registering for Slack, be sure to log in using your username@chat. wordpress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. [https://wordpress.org/](https://wordpress.org/) instead of your normal email address. ## Getting Started at the Core AI Table If you’re new or not sure where to begin, don’t worry — we’ll guide you through it. When you join the Core AI table, you can expect a simple flow: * Start with a quick introduction so we can understand your interests and experience level. * Table leads or experienced contributors will help you pick a task based on your skills. * You’ll be guided to a relevant project, issue, or testing task to begin with. * If needed, you can pair with someone or ask questions anytime during the process. #### Optional: Prepare in Advance If you’d like to get a head start before Contributor Day, you can set up a local WordPress environment and use the WordPress BetaBeta A pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process. Tester pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. to install the latest WordPress 7.0 Beta/RCRelease Candidate A beta version of software with the potential to be a final product, which is ready to release unless significant bugs emerge. version. You can then install the AI Plugin to explore its features in advance and identify any feedback or issues you’d like to share during the event. ## What do y’all want to be focusing on in person? * **Contribute to WordPress 7.0 and Beyond**: Get hands-on with upcoming AI features like the AI Client, Abilities APIAbilities API A core WordPress API (introduced in 6.9) that creates a central registry of capabilities, making WordPress functions discoverable and accessible to AI agents, automation tools, and developers. Transforms WordPress from isolated functions into a unified system., and AI Plugin. Help test, refine, and stabilize features for 7.0, while also exploring ideas and contributions for 7.1. * **Help Test and Stabilize WordPress 7.0 AI Features**: Dive in and help test upcoming WordPress 7.0 features and explore new AI capabilities, and report any issues you find. * **Onboard New Contributors**: Receive guidance and mentorship, and learn how to earn your [ Core AI Contributor Badge](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/handbook/contributing/core-ai-contributor-badge/). * **Contribute to Core AI Projects**: Explore and contribute to active projects such as[ ](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/handbook/projects/abilities-api/)[AI Plugins](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/07/17/ai-experiments-plugin/), [MCP Adapter](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/handbook/projects/mcp-adapter/), [WP Bench](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/handbook/projects/wp-bench/), [Agent Skills](https://github.com/WordPress/agent-skills) and [PHP AI Client](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/07/17/php-ai-api/) * **Improve Documentation**: Enhance the AI Handbook, contribute to the glossary, or update contributor guides. **Report New Issues**: Test bugs or features and report new issues via[ Core Trac – AI Component](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/component/AI) or the[ GitHub repository](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/issues/). ## What the Core AI Team is Building The AI Team has been developing four interconnected Building Blocks, with the first two now in WordPress core: 1. **AI Client — Now in WordPress 7.0 ✅This is the first version of WordPress with native AI query capabilities built in. It serves as a unified library for interacting with major AI providers (Google, Anthropic, OpenAI, and more) through a single, consistent APIAPI An API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways.. 2. **Abilities API — Already in WordPress 6.9****Transforms WordPress into a unified, discoverable system by creating a central registry of capabilities (CLICLI Command Line Interface. Terminal (Bash) in Mac, Command Prompt in Windows, or WP-CLI for WordPress. commands, REST APIREST API The REST API is an acronym for the RESTful Application Program Interface (API) that uses HTTP requests to GET, PUT, POST and DELETE data. It is how the front end of an application (think “phone app” or “website”) can communicate with the data store (think “database” or “file system”) [https://developer.wordpress.org/rest-api/](https://developer.wordpress.org/rest-api/) endpoints, custom plugin logic). 3. **MCP AdapterMCP Adapter Translates WordPress abilities into Model Context Protocol format, allowing AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT to discover and invoke WordPress capabilities as tools, resources, and prompts.Allows external AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT to connect directly to WordPress by translating the Abilities API into a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. 4. **AI Plugin** (formerly the WordPress AI Experiment plugin) Brings all three Building Blocks together, serving as a user-facing tool and developer reference. Features include: ExcerptExcerpt An excerpt is the description of the blog post or page that will by default show on the blog archive page, in search results (SERPs), and on social media. With an SEO plugin, the excerpt may also be in that plugin’s metabox. Generation, Alt Text Generation, Image Generation, Content Summarization, Title Generation, Review Notes (for AccessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Accessibility), Readability, Grammar, SEO), and the Abilities Explorer. 5. **WP BenchA benchmarking framework for evaluating AI performance, quality, and reliability across different providers and use cases within WordPress. 6. **Agent SkillsDefines reusable, structured capabilities that AI agents can invoke— enabling more advanced automation and multi-step workflows on top of the Abilities API. 7. **PHPPHP PHP (recursive acronym for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is a widely-used open source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development and can be embedded into HTML. [https://www.php.net/manual/en/preface.php](https://www.php.net/manual/en/preface.php) AI Client — Core SDK powering AI features in WordPress 7.0+.** A framework-agnostic PHP library that underpins AI integrations, complementing the WordPress AI Client with broader ecosystem support and lower-level control. ## How You Can Contribute Today There is a meaningful contribution for everyone, whether you are a developer, tester, writer, or simply curious about AI. ### For PHP / Backend Developers * Test AI Client providerProvider An AI service offering models for generation, embeddings, or other capabilities (e.g., Anthropic, Google, OpenAI). integrations and explore the `AI_Client::prompt()` API * Explore and improve the Abilities API by registering new WordPress abilities * Test the MCP Adapter and report edge cases ### For JavaScriptJavaScript JavaScript or JS is an object-oriented computer programming language commonly used to create interactive effects within web browsers. WordPress makes extensive use of JS for a better user experience. While PHP is executed on the server, JS executes within a user’s browser. 󠀁[https://www.javascript.com](https://www.javascript.com/)󠁿 / Frontend Developers * Improve generation features in the AI Plugin (Excerpt, Alt Text, Image Generation) * Contribute to Content Summarization features * Refine blockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience.-level Review Notes (Accessibility, Readability, Grammar, SEO) * Improve the Abilities Explorer admin interface ### For Testers & QA * Run the AI Plugin on a WordPress 7.0 Beta/RC environment (using the WordPress Beta Tester plugin) and report detailed bugs * Test the Connectors screen across different AI providers * Document edge cases for the MCP Adapter ### For Writers & Documenters * Improve developer documentation for the Building Blocks * Contribute to AI guidelines for WordPress * Create tutorials and walkthroughs for new AI features ### For Everyone * Join the `#core-ai` channel on WordPress Slack and introduce yourself * Share ideas for AI experiments * Try the AI Plugin and provide feedback ### A Good First Task Install the WordPress Beta Tester plugin to set up a WordPress 7.0 Beta/RC environment, then install the AI Plugin, try every feature, and file one detailed bug report or test result. ## Helpful Resources * **Event & Contribution** - [WordPress Slack — #core-ai](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C08TJ8BPULS/p1747960962509329)( Main communication channel.) - [Core AI Team Trac](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/component/AI) (Bug tracking and patch submission for AI features in core.) * **Core AI Building Blocks** - [AI Building Blocks for WordPress](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/07/17/ai-building-blocks/)( Definitive overview of the four building blocks.) - [AI Client overview (PHP AI API)](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/07/17/php-ai-api/)( Deep-dive into the AI Client merged into WordPress 7.0.) - [Abilities API overview](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/07/17/abilities-api)( How WordPress capabilities become discoverable.) - [MCP Adapter overview](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/07/17/mcp-adapter)( How WordPress connects to AI assistants via Model Context Protocol.) * **Tools & Benchmarking** - [WordPress Beta Tester plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-beta-tester/)( Required to install and test WordPress 7.0 Beta/RC locally.) - [wp-bench — AI Benchmarking](https://github.com/WordPress/wp-bench) (Benchmark AI models on WordPress-specific tasks.) - [Agent-skills](https://github.com/WordPress/agent-skills) ( Agent Skills for WordPress ) * **Other** - [Core AI Team Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/handbook/) - [WordCamp Contributor Day Guide](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/handbook/contributing/wordcamp-contributor-day/) - [Core AI Projects Overview](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/handbook/projects/) - [Core AI Contributing Badge](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/handbook/contributing/core-ai-contributor-badge/) - [Contributor Day FAQ from WCAsia 2026 official page](https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/contributor-day/contributor-day-faq/) ## Looking Ahead As we gear up for this landmark Contributor Day, we’re excited about the incredible energy that will fill the room in Mumbai. Being part of the development and testing phase of WordPress 7.0—and contributing toward what comes next in 7.1—makes this Contributor Day especially meaningful. With AI capabilities coming into core for the first time, your contributions directly help shape the future of WordPress. Interested in Contributor Day but unsure if Core AI is the right fit for you? Check out Make WordPress’s [Find Your Team](https://make.wordpress.org/contribute/) tool to discover other opportunities. Props to [@aslamdoctor](https://profiles.wordpress.org/aslamdoctor/) , [@gajendrasingh](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gajendrasingh/) and [@justlevine](https://profiles.wordpress.org/justlevine/) for peer review of this post. 🙌 [#core-ai](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/core-ai/), [#wcasia2026](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/wcasia2026/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fai%2F2026%2F04%2F01%2Fcore-ai-team-at-wcasia-2026-contributor-day%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/neel33/) [neillmcshea](https://profiles.wordpress.org/neel33/) 3:38 pm _on_ 26 March 2026 Tags: [core-ai ( 52 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/core-ai/), [meeting ( 27 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/meeting/)    # 󠀁[AI Contributor Weekly Summary – 25 March 2026](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/03/26/ai-contributor-weekly-summary-25-march-2026/)󠁿 The AI Contributor group met on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, to discuss the upcoming WordPress 7.0 release, progress on the AI Experimentation pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party., and plans for WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Asia. --- ## WordPress 7.0 Release & Schedule With **[RC1](https://wordpress.org/news/2026/03/wordpress-7-0-release-candidate-1/)** released yesterday, the team is shifting focus toward the final stretch of the 7.0 cycle. * **Current Target:** [The final release](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2026/03/24/client-side-abilities-api-in-wordpress-7-0/) remains scheduled for **Thursday, April 9, 2026**. * **Potential Delays:** Discussions regarding real-time collaboration in 7.0 are ongoing. While this shouldn’t delay the final launch, it may impact the timing of RC2. Any official changes will be communicated via Make CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.. * **7.1 Outlook:** If the 7.0 window narrows, several items (like advanced connectors filtering) are already being eyed for the 7.1 cycle to ensure they receive proper maturity and testing. ## AI Experiments PluginAI Experiments Plugin WordPress's AI laboratory bringing all building blocks together. Serves as both a user tool and developer reference implementation. First release (v0.1.0) includes Title Generation experiment. (v0.6 & v0.7) Version **0.6.0** is [now live](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/03/24/whats-new-in-ai-0-6-0/), featuring major image editing and refinement capabilities in the post editor and media library. * **Version 0.7.0:** [Slated for **Tuesday, April 7**](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/milestone/15), just ahead of the WordPress 7.0 release. Development may be slightly slower over the next two weeks due to team PTO. * A lot of potential for including the following (This is from the notes, and [@jeffpaul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/) walked us through much of this in the call) - Onboarding flows as necessary in support of the [“Try AI” callout](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/64711) in WordPress 7.0 - [Finalize requirements to elevate an Experiment to a Feature](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/326) and [promote first round of features](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/issues/234) - [Refine from Notes experiment](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/issues/250) to update post content based on editorial feedback - [AI-specific dashboard widgets](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/311) - [Content Classification (fka Contextual Tagging) experiment](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/issues/45) that suggests post tags and categories based on post content, title, and excerptExcerpt An excerpt is the description of the blog post or page that will by default show on the blog archive page, in search results (SERPs), and on social media. With an SEO plugin, the excerpt may also be in that plugin’s metabox., helping authors apply consistent, relevant taxonomyTaxonomy A taxonomy is a way to group things together. In WordPress, some common taxonomies are category, link, tag, or post format. [https://codex.wordpress.org/Taxonomies#Default_Taxonomies](https://codex.wordpress.org/Taxonomies#Default_Taxonomies). directly in the editor - [Meta Description experiment](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/318) that integrates with several SEO plugins - [Content Resizing experiment](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/331) - Content Provenance tracking for [text](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/294) and [images](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/302) via [C2PA](https://c2pa.org/) - [Updating AI Experiments admin screens to utilize DataViews and DataForms](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/issues/103) * **The “v1.0” Debate:** The team discussed whether to jump to a 1.0 release for the WordPress 7.0 launch. The consensus is to maintain the “0.x” numbering for now to allow for breaking changes and experimental flexibility, though a 1.0 might be considered if features feel sufficiently “frozen” and stable. * **New Experiment: Guidelines:** Work is beginning on leveraging the new **Content Guidelines** (from GutenbergGutenberg The Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. [https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/](https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/) 22.7) to inform text generation, ensuring AI output aligns with site-specific rules. ## MCP, WP AI Client, & AI connectors * **Model Context Protocol (MCP):** The MCP adapterMCP Adapter Translates WordPress abilities into Model Context Protocol format, allowing AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT to discover and invoke WordPress capabilities as tools, resources, and prompts. is moving toward being merged into trunk. A **Call for Testing** will be published soon. There is an ongoing debate about whether to bundle the MCP experiment directly in the AI plugin or distribute it via a separate library/ plugin to avoid composer-related hurdles. * **Naming Conventions:** A brief discussion occurred regarding the naming of the` wp_supports_ai` function. Some contributors suggested “allows” instead of “supports” to align with other Core naming patterns. * **Call for Testing:** A specific [call for testing](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/03/25/call-for-testing-community-ai-connector-plugins/) for the **AI ProviderProvider An AI service offering models for generation, embeddings, or other capabilities (e.g., Anthropic, Google, OpenAI). connector plugins** was highlighted. This is a critical piece of infrastructure for cross-plugin AI compatibility. ## WordCamp Asia & Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of 󠀁[https://make.wordpress.org/](https://make.wordpress.org/)󠁿 There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. 󠀁[https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/](https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/)󠁿 󠀁[https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/)󠁿 The team is [preparing for WordCamp Asia ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uJgA8OoajmiH3ndUk0Kx5kEn53XWZdkfCEHtDsuymfQ/edit?tab=t.0)( March 6–8, 2026). * **Contributor Day Lead:** [@raftaar1191](https://profiles.wordpress.org/raftaar1191/) is organizing the AI table, [@justlevine](https://profiles.wordpress.org/justlevine/) will assist online. [@isotropic](https://profiles.wordpress.org/isotropic/) will be attending in a supporting capacity but won’t be leading the table due to travel timing. * **Preparation:** The team is finalizing a “[Preparation Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uJgA8OoajmiH3ndUk0Kx5kEn53XWZdkfCEHtDsuymfQ/edit?tab=t.0)” for contributors and a list of AI providers offering free APIAPI An API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways. tiers (like Google AI Studio’s free tier) to ensure new contributors can test features without cost. ## Design & Marketing * **Branding Concerns:** New plugin [icons and banners](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/288) featuring a “breaking away” WordPress logo were put on hold. There is concern that the visual could be interpreted as AI “breaking” WordPress, which is not the intended sentiment. We have paused the current design update and seek a more“ positive” visual direction. Call for designers here who might feel strongly about the direction we can land on. * **AI Landing Page:** [@jeffpaul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/) proposed a dedicated `wordpress.org/ai` marketing page ([similar to the Gutenberg landing page](https://wordpress.org/gutenberg)) to showcase the team’s work to non-technical users. This is currently limited by a lack of dedicated design resources. --- ## Decision Points * **Experiment Lifecycle:** A [new document has been drafted](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/issues/234) to define how an “Experiment” graduates to a “Feature” within the plugin. * **UIUI UI is an acronym for User Interface - the layout of the page the user interacts with. Think ‘how are they doing that’ and less about what they are doing. Refresh:** Two competing PRs are in progress to modernize the settings page—one using Data Views/Forms and another focusing on a “Connectors” style UI. ## Upcoming Meetings * **AI Contributor Meeting (Video):** [Wednesday, April 1st 2026 at 17:00 UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20260401T1700). * **AI Team Office Hours (SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/)):** [Thursday, April 2nd 2026 at 17:00 UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20260402T1700). _Props to [@jeffpaul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/) for pre-publish review._ [#core-ai](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/core-ai/), [#meeting](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/meeting/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fai%2F2026%2F03%2F26%2Fai-contributor-weekly-summary-25-march-2026%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/laurisaarni/) [Lauri Saarni](https://profiles.wordpress.org/laurisaarni/) 6:50 am _on_ 25 March 2026 Tags: [AI Experiments ( 9 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-experiments/), [call for testing ( 2 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/call-for-testing/), [core-ai ( 52 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/core-ai/), [needs testing ( 2 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/needs-testing/)    # 󠀁[Call for Testing: Community AI Connector Plugins](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/03/25/call-for-testing-community-ai-connector-plugins/)󠁿 The WordPress AI Team is excited to invite the community to test a growing collection of **community-built AI connector plugins**. These plugins extend WordPress by connecting it to additional AI services through the [PHP AI Client](https://github.com/WordPress/php-ai-client)— the provider-agnosticProvider-Agnostic Software design that works with multiple service providers without being tied to one. Recommended for WordPress AI integrations. SDK that is part of the upcoming WordPress 7.0 release (read more about it [here](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2026/03/24/introducing-the-ai-client-in-wordpress-7-0/)). WordPress 7.0 will ship with the PHPPHP PHP (recursive acronym for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is a widely-used open source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development and can be embedded into HTML. [https://www.php.net/manual/en/preface.php](https://www.php.net/manual/en/preface.php) AI Client baked into coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress., and connectors for Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI appear as default options in the connector screen — ready to install with a single click. But the real power of the PHP AI Client’s open architecture is that **anyone can build a connector for any AI service**. The community has already stepped up — and these plugins are ready for testing. If you’ve been curious about WordPress’s evolving AI capabilities, this is a great opportunity to try them out firsthand and help shape the experience. ## What are AI connector plugins? AI connector plugins act as bridges between WordPress and external AI services.  They implement the PHP AI Client’s providerProvider An AI service offering models for generation, embeddings, or other capabilities (e.g., Anthropic, Google, OpenAI). interface, allowing any WordPress pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. or theme to use AI capabilities — text generation, image generation, function calling, and more — through a unified, provider-agnostic APIAPI An API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways.. Connectors for **Anthropic**, **Google**, and **OpenAI** are featured prominently in the WordPress 7.0 connector screen and can be installed directly from there.  The community connector plugins featured in this article expand the ecosystem further, giving users and developers more choice in which AI services power their WordPress sites. Each connector plugin handles the specifics of communicating with its respective AI service, so developers and users can switch between providers without changing their code or workflow. ![](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/files/2026/03/connector-screen-mistral-1024x573. jpg) Screenshot of the connector screen having a community plugin connected. ## Community connector plugins to test ### AI Provider for Grok (xAI) [Grok](https://x.ai/) is xAI’s conversational AI, known for its real-time knowledge and distinctive personality. * **Author:** [Aslam Doctor](https://profiles.wordpress.org/aslamdoctor/) * **Repository:** [GitHub](https://github.com/aslamdoctor/ai-provider-for-grok)· [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/aslams-ai-provider-for-grok/) * **Version:** 1.0.2 * **Capabilities:** Text generation, function calling, vision input, structured output, multi-candidate generation, chat history * **Models:** Dynamically discovered from the xAI API, including vision-capable models * **API key:** Purchase API tokens from [x.ai](https://x.ai/) and configure under Settings > AI Credentials or via the `GROK_API_KEY` environment variable * **Install:** Install from [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/aslams-ai-provider-for-grok/) or download from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/aslamdoctor/ai-provider-for-grok/releases) ### AI Provider for Mistral [Mistral AI](https://mistral.ai/) is a European AI company offering powerful open and commercial models for text and image generation. * **Author:** [Lauri Saarni](https://profiles.wordpress.org/laurisaarni/) * **Repository:** [GitHub](https://github.com/saarnilauri/ai-provider-for-mistral)· [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai-provider-for-mistral/) * **Version:** 1.1.0 * **Capabilities:** Text generation, image generation, function calling, vision input, structured output (JSONJSON JSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a minimal, readable format for structuring data. It is used primarily to transmit data between a server and web application, as an alternative to XML. schema) * **Models:** Dynamically discovered from the Mistral API — always up to date with the latest available models, including `mistral-medium-2505` for image generation * **API key:** Obtain from [Mistral Console](https://console.mistral.ai/) * **Install:** Install from [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai-provider-for-mistral/) or download from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/saarnilauri/ai-provider-for-mistral/releases) ### AI Provider for Ollama [Ollama](https://ollama.com/) lets you run open-source AI models locally on your own hardware — no API key, no cloud, no cost. Perfect for privacy-conscious sites and local development. * **Author:** [Fueled](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fueled/) * **Repository:** [GitHub](https://github.com/Fueled/ai-provider-for-ollama) ·  [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai-provider-for-ollama/) * **Capabilities:** Text generation using locally hosted models, automatic model detection, support for both local and Ollama Cloud deployments * **Models:** Any model available through Ollama’s registry (Llama 3.2, Mistral, Phi, Gemma, and more) * **API key:** No API key required for local mode — just have Ollama running on your machine. Cloud mode requires an Ollama Cloud API key. * **Install:** Install from [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai-provider-for-ollama/) or download from [GitHub](https://github.com/Fueled/ai-provider-for-ollama). For local mode, [install Ollama](https://ollama.com/download) and pull a model( e.g., `ollama pull llama3.2`). ### AI Provider for OpenRouter [OpenRouter](https://openrouter.ai/) is a unified API gateway providing access to 400+ AI models from dozens of providers — including Anthropic, OpenAI, MetaMeta Meta is a term that refers to the inside workings of a group. For us, this is the team that works on internal WordPress sites like WordCamp Central and Make WordPress., Google, Mistral, and many more — through a single API key. * **Author:** [Jonathan Bossenger](https://profiles.wordpress.org/psykro/) * **Repository:** [GitHub](https://github.com/jonathanbossenger/wp-openrouter-provider)· [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai-provider-for-openrouter/) * **Capabilities:** Text generation with access to 400+ models, searchable model selection with provider filtering, free-tier model toggle, context length and pricing display * **Models:** Full OpenRouter catalog — Claude, GPT-4, Llama 3, Gemini, Mistral, and hundreds more * **API key:** Create an account at [openrouter.ai](https://openrouter.ai/) and retrieve your key from Settings > Keys. Configure under Settings > OpenRouter AI in the WordPress admin. * **Install:** Install from [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai-provider-for-openrouter/) ## Testing environment We encourage testers to use **WordPress 7.0** which includes the PHP AI Client as part of core. This is the closest you can get to the final WordPress 7.0 experience and helps us catch integration issues before the stable release. You will also need the **[AI Experiments](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai/)** plugin, which provides the user-facing features that leverage the AI capabilities these connectors provide. ### Prerequisites * WordPress 7.0 ([Beta Tester Plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-beta-tester/) recommended ahead of the final 7.0 release) * PHP 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.0+ for OpenRouter and Ollama) * [AI Experiments](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai/) plugin installed and activated * An API key for at least one of the AI providers listed above (not required for Ollama in local mode) ### Setup steps 1. Install WordPress 7.0. 2. Install and activate the **AI Experiments** plugin. 3. Install and activate one or more **community connector plugins** from the list above. 4. Navigate to the connector settings in your WordPress dashboard to verify the provider appears and is available. ## What to test ### 1. Provider setup and connectivity * Does the connector plugin activate without errors? * Does the provider appear in the connector selection screen alongside the default providers (Anthropic, Google, OpenAI)? * Is the API key configuration straightforward? * Does the availability check succeed when the API key is valid? ### 2. Text generation * Enable AI experiments in the AI settings. * Open the post editor and and use text generation fetures. Do AI-powered suggestions appear? * Try switching between community connectors and the default providers — does the experience remain consistent? ![](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/files/2026/03/ai-experiments-enabled-1024x931. jpg) Screenshot of showing AI Editor Experiments being enabled. ### 3. Image generation For connectors that support image generation (currently Mistral): * Can you generate images using “Generate featured imageFeatured image A featured image is the main image used on your blog archive page and is pulled when the post or page is shared on social media. The image can be used to display in widget areas on your site or in a summary list of posts.”- feature in the editor? * How does the generation speed compare to the default providers? ### 4. Error handling * What happens when an invalid API key is provided? * For Ollama: what happens when the local Ollama service is not running? * Are error messages clear and actionable? ## Known issues * Image generation is currently only available on select providers and models. ## Questions to consider When testing, we’d appreciate your thoughts on: 1. **Setup experience:** Was the installation and configuration process clear? What could be improved? 2. **Provider switching:** Did switching between community connectors and default providers feel seamless? 3. **Response quality:** How did the AI responses compare across different community providers and the defaults? 4. **Performance:** Did you notice latency or performance differences between providers? 5. **Local AI (Ollama):** If you tested local models, how did the experience compare to cloud providers? Was setup straightforward? 6. **Error messages:** When something went wrong, were the error messages helpful? 7. **Documentation:** Was there enough information to get started? What was missing? ## How to give feedback * **Grok connector issues:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/aslamdoctor/ai-provider-for-grok/issues) * **Mistral connector issues:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/saarnilauri/ai-provider-for-mistral/issues) * **Ollama connector issues:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/jonathanbossenger/wp-ollama-model-provider/issues) * **OpenRouter connector issues:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/jonathanbossenger/wp-openrouter-provider/issues) * **AI Experiments issues:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/WordPress/ai-experiments/issues) * **PHP AI Client issues:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/WordPress/php-ai-client/issues) * **General discussion:** Join the [#core-ai](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/core-ai) channel on [WordPress Slack](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/). ## Testing timeline Testing is open from **25 March** **2026** through **~2 April 2026~** **8 April 2026**. ## Want to build your own connector? The PHP AI Client makes it straightforward to build a connector for any AI service. If your preferred AI provider isn’t listed above, consider building one! The [PHP AI Client documentation](https://github.com/WordPress/php-ai-client) and the community connector plugins listed here are great starting points. At a high level, connector plugins need to: 1. Extend `AbstractApiProvider` from the PHP AI Client. 2. Implement model metadata discovery and model classes for supported capabilities. 3. Register the provider with `AiClient::defaultRegistry()` on the WordPress `init` hook. We welcome new community connectors and would love to include them in future testing rounds. --- Thank you for helping test and improve WordPress’s AI capabilities. The more providers the community builds and tests, the more choice WordPress users will have when AI features land in WordPress 7.0. _Props to [@aslamdoctor](https://profiles.wordpress.org/aslamdoctor/), [@fueled](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fueled/), [@laurisaarni](https://profiles.wordpress.org/laurisaarni/) and [@psykro](https://profiles.wordpress.org/psykro/) for their contributions to the WordPress AI connector ecosystem._ _Thanks to [@jeffpaul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/) for reviewing the article._ [#ai-experiments](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-experiments/), [#call-for-testing](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/call-for-testing/), [#core-ai](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/core-ai/), [#needs-testing](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/needs-testing/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fai%2F2026%2F03%2F25%2Fcall-for-testing-community-ai-connector-plugins%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/) [Jeffrey Paul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/) 9:16 pm _on_ 24 March 2026 Tags: [AI Experiments ( 9 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-experiments/), [AI Features ( 2 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-features/), [AI Plugin ( 2 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-plugin/), [ai-release ( 7 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-release/), [aiex-release ( 7 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/aiex-release/), [canonical plugins ( 8 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/canonical-plugins/), [core-ai ( 52 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/core-ai/)    # 󠀁[What’s new in AI 0.6.0 (20 MAR 2026)?](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/03/24/whats-new-in-ai-0-6-0/)󠁿 **AI 0.6.0** has been released and is [available for download](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai/)!“ What’s new in AI Experiments…” posts (labeled with the [#aiex-release tag](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/aiex-release/)) are posted following every AI release, showcasing new features included in each release. What’s New In AI 0.6.0? We’re pleased to announce the release of [AI v0.6.0](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/releases/tag/0.6.0), the latest update to the canonical pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. powering experimental AI-powered features in WordPress. This release builds on recent work aligning with [WordPress 7.0](https://make.wordpress.org/core/7-0/) by introducing image editing and refinement workflows, along with continued improvements to how AI Features and Experiments are structured and surfaced throughout the plugin. ## What’s new in 0.6.0? ### Image Editing and Refinement Workflows Version 0.6.0 introduces the next phase of AI-powered media workflows by expanding beyond image generation into image editing and refinement. Users can now: * Refine generated images through an iterative prompt-based workflow * Edit existing images directly within the Media Library * Apply preset editing actions, such as expanding or removing backgrounds and removing or replacing elements within an image Together, these updates begin to establish a more complete AI-assisted image editing experience inside WordPress, allowing authors to not just generate images, but actively refine and adapt them without leaving the editor or admin. ### Improvements to AI Feature Structure This release also includes an important internal shift in how functionality is organized within the plugin. Experiments have been refactored to be treated as a type of Feature, helping create a clearer structure for how AI capabilities are registered, surfaced, and evolved over time. This lays the groundwork for promoting more mature Experiments into stable Features in future releases. > **As part of this evolution, the plugin has also been renamed from `AI Experiments` > to simply `AI`, reflecting its growing role as the central place for AI-powered > functionality in WordPress.** ### Editor and Workflow Enhancements Several improvements have been made to the editor experience to make AI features easier to discover and use: * The Generate Alt Text action has been moved to the Content tab for improved visibility * UIUI UI is an acronym for User Interface - the layout of the page the user interacts with. Think ‘how are they doing that’ and less about what they are doing. labels and interactions have been refined for greater consistency * AI abilities, such as title generation, have been standardized for more predictable behavior These updates continue the effort to make AI features feel like a natural part of the WordPress editing experience, rather than separate or experimental add-ons. The AI plugin continues to serve as a laboratory for exploring how AI can support real publishing workflows, combining capabilities like content generation, editorial review, and media creation into a unified experience. ### Stability and Developer Improvements Version 0.6.0 also includes a number of fixes and developer-focused updates, including: * Improved error handling in the Generate Alt Text workflow * Refactoring of upgrade routines and migrationMigration Moving the code, database and media files for a website site from one server to another. Most typically done when changing hosting companies. handling * Updates to plugin constants and hook naming conventions These changes help improve reliability and make it easier for contributors and developers to extend and build on the plugin. ## What’s next in 0.7.0? Work is already underway on several features and refinements planned for [v0.7.0](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/milestone/15), including: * Onboarding flows as necessary in support of the [“Try AI” callout](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/64711) in WordPress 7.0 * [Finalize requirements to elevate an Experiment to a Feature](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/326) and [promote first round of features](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/issues/234) * [Refine from Notes experiment](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/issues/250) to update post content based on editorial feedback * [AI-specific dashboard widgets](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/311) * [Contextual Tagging experiment](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/issues/45) that suggests post tags and categories based on post content, title, and excerptExcerpt An excerpt is the description of the blog post or page that will by default show on the blog archive page, in search results (SERPs), and on social media. With an SEO plugin, the excerpt may also be in that plugin’s metabox., helping authors apply consistent, relevant taxonomyTaxonomy A taxonomy is a way to group things together. In WordPress, some common taxonomies are category, link, tag, or post format. [https://codex.wordpress.org/Taxonomies#Default_Taxonomies](https://codex.wordpress.org/Taxonomies#Default_Taxonomies). directly in the editor * [Meta Description experiment](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/318) that integrates with several SEO plugins * Content Provenance tracking for [text](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/294) and [images](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/302) via [C2PA](https://c2pa.org/) * [Updating AI Experiments admin screens to utilize DataViews and DataForms](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/issues/103) Several early prototype experiments are also being explored, including [type-ahead suggestions](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/151), [content moderation assistance](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/155), [extended provider support](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/148), [AI request logging](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/149), and tools like the [AI Playground](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/140) and deeper [MCP integration](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/152). These concepts are still exploratory, but they help test how AI could support real workflows across WordPress. We encourage users and developers to [review and test these ideas and share feedback](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/02/04/call-for-testing-exploring-new-ai-experiments/) so the most valuable experiments can mature and land in upcoming releases like 0.7.0. ## Thanks to contributors! A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this release, including: [@dkotter](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dkotter/), [@jeffpaul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/), [@justlevine](https://profiles.wordpress.org/justlevine/), [@juanfra](https://profiles.wordpress.org/juanfra/), [@gziolo](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gziolo/), [@mamaduka](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mamaduka/), [@raftaar1191](https://profiles.wordpress.org/raftaar1191/), and others involved in review, testing, and [174 commits between 0.5.0 and 0.6.0](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/compare/0.5.0...0.6.0). Your help and feedback are what make these experiments possible. ## Get involved As always, we welcome feedback, testing, and contributions from the community. Whether you are interested in editor UXUX UX is an acronym for User Experience - the way the user uses the UI. Think ‘what they are doing’ and less about how they do it., APIs, accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology( for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility), performance, or AI ethics and policy, there are many ways to participate. You can [explore the v0.6.0 release today](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai/?preview=1), review [open issues](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/issues) and [pull requests](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pulls), and [help shape what comes next](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/discussions). _Props to [@mikeyarce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mikeyarce/) for reviewing this post._ [#ai-experiments](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-experiments/), [#ai-features](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-features/), [#ai-plugin](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-plugin/), [#ai-release](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/ai-release/), [#aiex-release](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/aiex-release/), [#canonical-plugins](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/canonical-plugins/), [#core-ai](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/core-ai/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fai%2F2026%2F03%2F24%2Fwhats-new-in-ai-0-6-0%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/aagam94/) [Aagam Shah](https://profiles.wordpress.org/aagam94/) 9:12 am _on_ 23 March 2026   # 󠀁[Guidelines Lands in Gutenberg 22.7](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/03/23/guidelines-lands-in-gutenberg-22-7/)󠁿 ~Content~ Guidelines is now available as a GutenbergGutenberg The Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. [https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/](https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/) experiment — a single place in WordPress to define the content standards that shape how your site’s content is written, edited, and managed. ![](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/files/2026/03/content-guidelines-1-1024x754.png) ## Background In early February, we [proposed Content Guidelines as a Gutenberg experiment](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/02/04/content-guidelines-a-gutenberg-experiment). The idea: give site owners a first-class place in WordPress to capture editorial voice, tone, image preferences, and other content standards — so every actor in the ecosystem, whether human or automated, works from the same source of truth. While the original proposal framed this as “Content Guidelines,” we realised during development that the concept extends well beyond content — to design guidelines, coding standards, and more — so we dropped “Content” from the public-facing naming before release. ## What’s included Guidelines in [Gutenberg 22.7](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2026/03/11/whats-new-in-gutenberg-22-7-11-march/) delivers: * A dedicated **Settings page** for defining site-wide guidelines across multiple categories ([#75164](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/75164), [#75420](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/75420)) * **BlockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience.-level guidelines** for setting content rules on individual block types ([#76187](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/76187)) * **Import, Export, and Revision History** to keep guidelines portable and recoverable( [#76155](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/76155)) ## How to try it Guidelines is behind the Gutenberg experiments flag. To enable it: 1. Go to **Gutenberg > Experiments** in your WordPress admin 2. Check **“Guidelines”** 3. Save changes A new **“Guidelines”** submenu will appear under **Settings**. You can also [try it directly in WordPress Playground](https://playground.wordpress.net/?blueprint-url=https://gist.githubusercontent.com/aagam-shah/fb186f0f73b9af5499b1dc7562f1b577/raw/75136ba44fff04cec97757ae545124a0f2624a51/guidelines-playground-blueprint.json). ## The settings page ### Guideline categories The page organizes guidelines into expandable accordion sections: * **Site** — Your site’s goals, personality, target audience, and industry. Foundational context that any tool or contributor can reference. * **Copy** — Tone, voice, brand personality, and vocabulary preferences. An editorial style guide, living inside WordPress. * **Images** — Preferred image styles, colors, moods, and subjects to include or avoid. * **Blocks** — Per-block-type rules for content blocks. For example, specifying that Paragraph blocks should favour short sentences, or that Image blocks should always include descriptive alt text. * **Additional** — Anything else: accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “ direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) requirements, linking practices, formatting conventions, or rules that don’t fit the categories above. ![](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/files/2026/03/block-guideline-1024x754.png) ### Import, Export, and RevisionsRevisions The WordPress revisions system stores a record of each saved draft or published update. The revision system allows you to see what changes were made in each revision by dragging a slider (or using the Next/Previous buttons). The display indicates what has changed in each revision. An **Actions** section at the bottom of the page provides: * **Export** — Download guidelines as a `guidelines.json` file for backup or sharing across sites. * **Import** — Upload a previously exported JSONJSON JSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a minimal, readable format for structuring data. It is used primarily to transmit data between a server and web application, as an alternative to XML. file to replace the current guidelines. * **Revision History** — Browse and restore previous versions, powered by WordPress’s built-in revision system. ## Architecture overview For developers and pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. authors interested in building on top of Guidelines, here’s a brief overview. The full technical discussion is tracked in [#75258](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/75258). **Storage** — Guidelines uses a Custom Post TypeCustom Post Type WordPress can hold and display many different types of content. A single item of such a content is generally called a post, although post is also a specific post type. Custom Post Types gives your site the ability to have templated posts, to simplify the concept.(` wp_content_guideline`) with each guideline categoryCategory The 'category' taxonomy lets you group posts / content together that share a common bond. Categories are pre-defined and broad ranging. stored as post metaMeta Meta is a term that refers to the inside workings of a group. For us, this is the team that works on internal WordPress sites like WordCamp Central and Make WordPress. with revision support. This gives us atomic updates, native revision history, flexible schema evolution, and simple import/export. **REST APIREST API The REST API is an acronym for the RESTful Application Program Interface (API) that uses HTTP requests to GET, PUT, POST and DELETE data. It is how the front end of an application (think “phone app” or “website”) can communicate with the data store (think “database” or “file system”) [https://developer.wordpress.org/rest-api/](https://developer.wordpress.org/rest-api/)**— The feature exposes endpoints at `/wp/v2/content-guidelines` for retrieving, creating, and updating guidelines. You can filterFilter Filters are one of the two types of Hooks [https://codex.wordpress.org/Plugin_API/Hooks](https://codex.wordpress.org/Plugin_API/Hooks). They provide a way for functions to modify data of other functions. They are the counterpart to Actions. Unlike Actions, filters are meant to work in an isolated manner, and should never have side effects such as affecting global variables and output. by category (`?category=copy`) or block type (`?block=core/paragraph`), making it straightforward for any plugin to retrieve only the guidelines it needs. All endpoints require the `manage_options` capability. **Integration surface** — Guidelines intentionally focuses on capture and retrieval. It doesn’t enforce rules or generate content on its own. Instead, it creates a shared foundation that other features can build on — whether that’s AI-powered tools from the [AI Experiments plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-ai-experiments/), style checkers, linting plugins, or onboarding wizards. ## What’s next This is the first iteration. We’re exploring several directions as the experiment evolves: * **AI Experiments integration** — Making guidelines available to experiments like [Generate Review Notes](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/03/06/whats-new-in-ai-experiments-0-4-0/), so AI-generated feedback reflects your site’s actual standards * **Plugin APIAPI An API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways. for custom categories** — PHPPHP PHP (recursive acronym for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is a widely-used open source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development and can be embedded into HTML. [https://www.php.net/manual/en/preface.php](https://www.php.net/manual/en/preface.php) filters and registration hooksHooks In WordPress theme and development, hooks are functions that can be applied to an action or a Filter in WordPress. Actions are functions performed when a certain event occurs in WordPress. Filters allow you to modify certain functions. Arguments used to hook both filters and actions look the same. so plugins can extend the default categories with their own (e. g., “SEO Guidelines”, “Product Descriptions”) * **Richer guideline structure** — Support for more structured formats within categories, such as DOs and DON’Ts, examples, and nested sub-sections * **WordPress 7.1 proposal** — We’re considering proposing Guidelines for inclusion in WordPress 7.1, moving it from an experiment toward a coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. feature that the broader ecosystem can build on. ## Get involved We’d love your feedback as this experiment evolves. If you’d like to try it: 1. Install the [Gutenberg plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gutenberg/) (version 22.7 or later) 2. Enable the experiment under **Settings > Gutenberg Experiments** 3. Head to **Settings > Guidelines** and start defining your content standards The most helpful feedback right now: * What content standards do you wish tools would consistently follow? * Does the category structure (Site, Copy, Images, Blocks, Additional) cover your needs? * If you’re a plugin author, how would you use the REST API? As always, we welcome feedback, testing, and contributions from the community. The tracking issue is [#75171](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/75171), and feedback is welcome there or in the comments below. ## Contributors Thank you to everyone who helped shape and review this feature, including [@aagam94](https://profiles.wordpress.org/aagam94/) [@andrewserong](https://profiles.wordpress.org/andrewserong/) [@aswasif007](https://profiles.wordpress.org/aswasif007/) [@fditrapani](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fditrapani/) @iamchughmayank [@isotropic](https://profiles.wordpress.org/isotropic/) [@ramonopoly](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ramonopoly/) [@saroshaga](https://profiles.wordpress.org/saroshaga/) and the broader WordPress community for feedback on the initial proposal and code reviews. Props to [@dhruvang21](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dhruvang21/) and [@gziolo](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gziolo/) for reviewing this post. * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fai%2F2026%2F03%2F23%2Fguidelines-lands-in-gutenberg-22-7%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/obenland/) [Konstantin Obenland](https://profiles.wordpress.org/obenland/) 6:50 pm _on_ 20 March 2026 Tags: make.wordpress.org/meta, [p2-xpost ( 9 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/p2-xpost/) # 󠀁[X-post: Plugin Directory MCP Server](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/03/20/xpost-plugin-directory-mcp-server/)󠁿 X-post from [+make.wordpress.org/meta](https://make.wordpress.org/meta/): [Plugin Directory MCP Server](https://make.wordpress.org/meta/2026/03/20/plugin-directory-mcp-server/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fai%2F2026%2F03%2F20%2Fxpost-plugin-directory-mcp-server%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/neel33/) [neillmcshea](https://profiles.wordpress.org/neel33/) 2:26 am _on_ 19 March 2026 Tags: [core-ai ( 52 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/core-ai/), [meeting ( 27 )](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/meeting/)    # 󠀁[AI Contributor Weekly Summary – 18 March 2026](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/03/19/ai-contributor-weekly-summary-18-march-2026/)󠁿 The AI Contributor group met on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to discuss the final push for WordPress 7.0, upcoming pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. releases, and critical architecture decisions regarding the MCP (Model Context Protocol) and the AI “Master Switch.” --- ## AI Experiments PluginAI Experiments Plugin WordPress's AI laboratory bringing all building blocks together. Serves as both a user tool and developer reference implementation. First release (v0.1.0) includes Title Generation experiment. * **[Version 0.5.0 Released](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/03/12/whats-new-in-ai-experiments-0-5-0/):** This version aligns the plugin with the AI client in WordPress 7.0 CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.. * **[Version 0.6.0 Scheduled](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/milestone/13):** Targeting a release tomorrow. The primary focus is **Image Editing**, which has been identified as a Feature (notably not an Experiment) for the 7.0 cycle. * **[Refine from Notes](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/289):** A new experiment is underway allowing AI to action comments within post notes to update content. * **[Contextual Tagging](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/313):** Work is beginning on AI-suggested categories and tags, though it may land in a post-7.0 release. ## UIUI UI is an acronym for User Interface - the layout of the page the user interacts with. Think ‘how are they doing that’ and less about what they are doing. and Design Concerns * **[Settings Refactor](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/153):** There is a push to align the AI settings page with the modern “Connectors” UI. * **[Banner Design Feedback](https://github.com/WordPress/ai/pull/288):** [@jeffpaul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/) raised concerns regarding the new “WordPress in bits” banner design, noting that the floating elements could be interpreted as AI “breaking up” or destroying WordPress. **Designers are encouraged to provide feedback on the [Trac ticket](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/64711) by the end of the week.** ## The AI “Off Switch” A significant portion of the meeting focused on the implementation of a global constant to disable AI features. * **[The Conflict](https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/pull/11149#discussion_r2920936049):** There is a debate between using a filterFilter Filters are one of the two types of Hooks [https://codex.wordpress.org/Plugin_API/Hooks](https://codex.wordpress.org/Plugin_API/Hooks). They provide a way for functions to modify data of other functions. They are the counterpart to Actions. Unlike Actions, filters are meant to work in an isolated manner, and should never have side effects such as affecting global variables and output. (allowing plugins to override) versus a strict constant (an “Off Switch”). * **Decision:** To meet the RC1 deadline tomorrow, the team will merge the current implementation but continue the discussion during the RCRelease Candidate A beta version of software with the potential to be a final product, which is ready to release unless significant bugs emerge. phase. The goal is to ensure users have a transparent way to opt-out of AI entirely without plugin interference. ## MCP (Model Context Protocol) * **Plugin vs. Package:** [Discussion continued](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C08TJ8BPULS/p1773338294782619?thread_ts=1773324684.171329&cid=C08TJ8BPULS) on whether the MCP adapterMCP Adapter Translates WordPress abilities into Model Context Protocol format, allowing AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT to discover and invoke WordPress capabilities as tools, resources, and prompts. should be a standalone plugin on WordPress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. [https://wordpress.org/](https://wordpress.org/) or bundled as a package. * **Stability:** @dlevine emphasized that if AI becomes user-facing in 7.0, the MCP infrastructure must be considered stable. * **Action:** @ovidiuiulian is working to get version 0.5.0 of the MCP adapter out to stabilize the codebase before any further refactoring. ## Community & Documentation * **WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Asia Resources:** [@raftaar1191](https://profiles.wordpress.org/raftaar1191/) presented a [draft for a Core-AI welcome and resource list for contributors](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uJgA8OoajmiH3ndUk0Kx5kEn53XWZdkfCEHtDsuymfQ/edit?tab=t.0). The team is encouraged to review and provide feedback directly in the document. * **Open SourceOpen Source Open Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source \*\*must be\*\* delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. Providers:** The group discussed the lack of a prominent “Open Source” model providerProvider An AI service offering models for generation, embeddings, or other capabilities( e.g., Anthropic, Google, OpenAI). on the initial connector screen. While Local- LLM options like Ollama are in development, they may not be approved by the Plugins team and released in time for the WP 7.0 launch. ## Weekly Goals * **Merge the AI Off Switch** into Core for RC1 by tomorrow. * **Release AI Experiments 0.6.0** featuring Image Editing. * **Publish PHPMCP Schema** to Packagist (needs admin assistance). * **Gather Design Feedback** on the AI banner imagery to avoid negative connotations. --- ### Upcoming Meetings * **AI Team Office Hours (SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/)):** [Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 17:00 UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20260319T1700). * **AI Contributor Meeting (Video):** [Wednesday, 25 March 2026 at 17:00 UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20260325T1700). _Props to [@jeffpaul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/) for pre-publish review._ [#core-ai](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/core-ai/), [#meeting](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/tag/meeting/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fai%2F2026%2F03%2F19%2Fai-contributor-weekly-summary-18-march-2026%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) ## Post navigation [← Older posts](https://make.wordpress.org/ai/page/2/?output_format=md)