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Tools for Developers

A collection of practical generators for WordPress developers: SQL migration, database tools, REST API routes, ACF/SCF fields, and more.

by racmanuel · github.com/racmanuel/tools-for-devs · website

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/racmanuel/tools-for-devs/archive/refs/heads/master.zip
Readme github.com/racmanuel/tools-for-devs ↗

A collection of practical generators for WordPress developers to speed up common tasks such as SQL migrations, database operations, REST routes, plugin scaffolding, and custom fields.

🚀 Overview

Tools for Developers is a productivity-focused WordPress plugin that provides interactive generators to help developers write boilerplate code and SQL faster, safer, and more consistently.

The plugin is designed with:

  • ⚡ Productivity & consistency
  • 🧠 Developer‑friendly UI
  • 🧾 Clean, readable generated output
  • 📋 One‑click copy to clipboard

⚠️ This plugin never executes SQL or code automatically. It only generates output.

✨ Generators Included

🗄️ WordPress Migration SQL Generator

Generate SQL queries to update site URLs when migrating a WordPress site to a new domain.

Shortcode

[tools-for-devs-migration-sql]

🔁 Database Prefix Generator

Generate SQL to rename WordPress database tables and update related keys.

Supports:

  • Single site
  • Multisite
  • Optional WooCommerce tables

Shortcode

[tools-for-devs-db-prefix]

🧩 Plugin Header Generator

Generate a complete WordPress plugin header with common metadata and optional requirements.

Shortcode

[tools-for-devs-plugin-header-generator]

🛒 WooCommerce Delete Products SQL Generator

Generate SQL queries to delete WooCommerce products.

⚠️ Always back up your database before executing generated SQL.

Shortcode

[tools-for-devs-delete-products-sql]

🧱 ACF / SCF Field Generator

Generate scaffolding for custom field types compatible with:

  • Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
  • Secure Custom Fields (SCF)

Intended for developers building custom field types.

Shortcode

[tools-for-devs-acf-field-generator]

🌐 REST Route Generator

Generate register_rest_route() boilerplate with support for:

  • Permission callbacks
  • Dynamic arguments
  • Path parameters ((?P<id>\d+))
  • Optional controller class mode
  • Optional CRUD generation
  • curl examples

Shortcode

[tools-for-devs-rest-route-generator]

🗃️ Database CRUD Generator

Generate $wpdb + dbDelta() boilerplate for custom database tables, including:

  • Table creation
  • Version upgrades
  • Basic CRUD helpers

Shortcode

[tools-for-devs-db-crud-generator]

🧠 Important Notes

  • ❌ No SQL or PHP is executed automatically
  • 🛑 Always back up your database before running generated SQL
  • ⚠️ Incorrect SQL usage can break serialized data

📦 Installation

From WordPress Admin

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/ or install it via the Plugins screen.
  2. Activate the plugin.
  3. Add any generator shortcode to a page or post.

🌍 Internationalization

All UI strings are prepared for translation using standard WordPress i18n functions.

❓ FAQ

Does this plugin modify my database automatically?

No. All generators only output code or SQL.

Is it safe to use on production?

The plugin itself is safe, but executing SQL on production environments always carries risk. Test on staging first.

Does it support Secure Custom Fields (SCF)?

Yes. The field generator supports both ACF and SCF workflows.

🧾 Changelog

1.0.0

Initial public release including:

  • Migration SQL Generator
  • Database Prefix Generator
  • Plugin Header Generator
  • WooCommerce Delete Products SQL Generator
  • ACF / SCF Field Generator
  • REST Route Generator
  • Database CRUD Generator

📄 License

Licensed under GPL v2 or later
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

👨‍💻 Author

Manuel Ramírez
🌐 https://racmanuel.dev