WP Prompts Lib - User Guide

Overview

WP Prompts Lib is a WordPress plugin designed to create and manage AI prompts with associated metadata, categories, and tags.

Installation

1. Download the plugin file (wp-prompts-lib.php)
2. Upload to your WordPress site's /wp-content/plugins/ directory
3. Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin panel
4. Go to Settings > Permalinks and click "Save Changes" to refresh permalink structure

Main Features

• Create and manage AI prompts
• Categorize and tag prompts
• Display prompts in a searchable, filterable grid
• Export prompts to CSV
• Copy prompt content to clipboard

Creating Prompts

To Add a New Prompt:

1. In WordPress admin, go to "WP Prompts" > "Add New"
2. Fill in the following fields:
   • Title: Name of your prompt
   • Output/Format: Expected output format
   • Prompt: The main prompt text
   • Contexts (optional): Any contextual information
   • Reasoning Chain (optional): Step-by-step reasoning
   • Best LLM: Recommended language model
3. Add categories and tags as needed
4. Click "Publish" to save

Field Descriptions:

• Output/Format: Specify the desired output format (e.g., "JSON", "Markdown", "List")
• Prompt: The main prompt text
• Contexts: Additional context or background information
• Reasoning Chain: Step-by-step breakdown of the reasoning process
• Best LLM: Recommended language model (e.g., "GPT-4", "Claude", "PaLM")

Displaying Prompts

Using the Shortcode

Add the prompts display to any page using the shortcode:

[display_prompts]

Shortcode Options:

[display_prompts posts_per_page="20" category="your-category" orderby="date" order="DESC"]

Parameters:

• posts_per_page: Number of prompts to display (default: 20)
• category: Filter by category slug
• orderby: Sort by 'date' or 'title'
• order: 'ASC' or 'DESC'

Features Available on the Prompts Display Page

Search and Filter:

• Use the search box to find specific prompts
• Filter by category using the dropdown
• Sort by:
  • Newest First
  • Oldest First
  • Title A-Z
  • Title Z-A

Export Feature:

1. Must be logged in to see the export button
2. Click "Export to CSV" to download all prompts
3. CSV includes:
   • Title
   • Output/Format
   • Prompt
   • Contexts
   • Reasoning Chain
   • Best LLM
   • Categories
   • Tags
   • Date Created

Individual Prompt View

When viewing a single prompt:

1. All fields are displayed in organized sections
2. "Copy to Clipboard" button available
3. Copying includes:
   • Contexts (if present)
   • Prompt
   • Reasoning Chain (if present)

Categories and Tags

Managing Categories:

1. Go to WP Prompts > Categories
2. Add new categories
3. Edit existing categories
4. Categories can have hierarchical structure

Managing Tags:

1. Add tags when creating/editing prompts
2. Tags are non-hierarchical
3. Use for flexible organization

Best Practices

Creating Effective Prompts:

1. Use clear, descriptive titles
2. Fill in all relevant fields
3. Use categories for broad classification
4. Use tags for specific attributes
5. Include detailed context when needed

Organization:

1. Create a consistent category structure
2. Use meaningful tags
3. Keep prompts updated
4. Document best practices in contexts

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

1. 404 Errors:

   • Go to Settings > Permalinks
   • Click "Save Changes"

2. Export Not Working:

   • Verify you're logged in
   • Check file permissions
   • Try a smaller export first

3. Copy Button Not Working:

   • Check browser permissions
   • Try a different browser

Security Notes

1. Only logged-in users can:

   • Export prompts to CSV
   • Create new prompts
   • Edit existing prompts

2. Public users can:

   • View prompts
   • Search and filter
   • Copy prompt content

Support and Updates

For support or questions:

• Contact: https://johnsimmonshypertext.com/get-help-now/
• Documentation: This file is it
• Updates: Check WordPress plugins page for updates

Technical Requirements

• WordPress 5.0 or higher
• PHP 7.4 or higher
• Modern web browser
• JavaScript enabled