Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Clip a plugin?

Not really. WP Clips is the plugin. A Clip is simply a folder of custom files which is activated by the plugin.

What is the difference between Core, Custom and Precoded Clips?

The core Clip is for core-related customizations and the custom Clip is for content-related customizations (i.e. customizing themes and plugins). Both are intended for customizing on the fly. They can be edited, but should never be deleted. Precoded Clips contain finished customizations. They are rarely modified, and multiple Precoded Clips can be installed, activated, unclipped or deleted at any one time.

What makes WP Clips different from other customization plugins?

Most customization plugins are tailored to users who have limited knowledge in WordPress coding, whereas WP Clips is really designed for developers. It has limited admin settings, no non-essential code and is database independent. In other words, all files are edited directly rather than via WordPress options or settings pages.

Can non-developers still use WP Clips?

Of course. If you are comfortable with cutting and pasting code snippets, then a Clip‘s custom files are the perfect place to drop in your code. Developers may also recommend WP Clips for the supply and installation of future customizations and Precoded Clips.

Why is my site not functioning correctly after updating a theme or plugin?

Rest assured. WP Clips is completely update-safe. However, major updates to themes or plugins can result in outdated templates or code conflicts with your custom code. Always back-up your site before updates, keep versions current, and be sure to test and troubleshoot your site after any changes.

Can I add other Clips to the Clips directory?

Yes. Precoded Clips can be uploaded and managed from ‘WP Clips Manager’ or via FTP (or file manager). These can be supplied by a developer, downloaded from a Clips library or create and upload your own Precoded Clips for common customizations.

Is WP Clips translation-ready?

The plugin itself is translation-ready and includes a languages/wp-clips.pot file. This single file can be updated at any time with a simple translation plugin (e.g. WPML or Poedit) to include all changes to core, custom and precoded Clips (wp-clips text domain).

Is WP Clips compatible with WordPress multisite?

Yes. Simply install or upgrade to WP Clips Multisite to add support for WordPress multisite or network environments.

Developers

How do I install WP Clips as a must-use (mu-) plugin?

Upload the wp-clips/ folder contents (not the wp-clips/ folder) to a new or existing wp-content/mu-plugins/ directory.

How does the WP Clips plugin work?

WP Clips is very simple to explain. Firstly, the plugin is database independent. It simply uses the plugin’s directory architecture and the renaming of file paths (when using ‘WP Clips Manager’) to move Clips to different levels in the hierarchy.

To explain further, the core, custom and Precoded Clips in the Clip directory’s root and precoded/ directories are enqueued and active. However, Clips in the unclipped/ directory are ‘unclipped’ (disabled). Precoded Clips can be deleted from this directory, but the core and custom Clips can only be deleted via FTP or file manager.

1. WordPress’s wp-content/ directory or folder.
2. The main Clips directory or folder.
3. The core Clip folder containing an editable core functions file.
4. The custom Clip folder containing editable custom files.
5. The Precoded Clip directory or folder.
6. A Precoded Clip containing code-ready files.
7. The Unclipped directory for disabled Clips.
8. A Precoded Clip which has been unclipped and disabled.
9. A Precoded Clip ready to be deleted upon rebuild.

In the WP Clips Multisite version, a core Clip, precoded and unclipped folders are assigned to the network (i.e. wp-content/clips/network/), and custom Clips and folders are assigned to individual site folders with their respective blog ID numbers appended (i.e. wp-content/clips/site-2/ for a site with a blog id of 2).

1. The main Clips directory or folder.
2. The Network directory or folder.
3. The core Clip folder for customizing WordPress’s core and network-wide functions.
4. The Precoded Clip directory for the network.
5. A Precoded Clip enabled across the network.
6. The Site directory for site with blog ID 1.
7. The custom Clip folder for customizing site with blog ID 1.
8. An active Precoded Clip applied to site with blog ID 1.
9. A Precoded Clip which has been unclipped and disabled.

Are Clips overwritten when updating or upgrading the plugin?

No. All Clips are isolated and preserved.

Can the core and custom Clips be deleted via WP Clips Manager?

No. The core and custom Clips can only be deleted via FTP (or file manager).

How do you recommend I use WP Clips as a developer for my clients?

If you don’t want clients to mess with code, install WP Clips as a must-use (mu-) plugin. This disables all editing modes other than via FTP (or file manager), while keeping ‘WP Clips Manager’ active to install and manage Precoded Clips.

How do I precode a Clip for delivery to my client?

Click here for required coding conventions.

Can I list my Precoded Clip library with WP Clips?

We are genuinely excited about developers building their own libraries of Precoded Clips, to share, licence or sell. And we’ll be happy to endorse quality third-party libraries on the WP Clips website. As an example, many of the Clips previously featured on ClipBank are now available on the Krolyn Studios website at https://clipbank.krolyn.com