A collection of small WordPress tools, shortcodes, and custom helpers created for Redcypress Designs.
These tools started as practical fixes for things I wanted my own site to do more easily. Some are simple shortcodes; others add small workflow improvements inside WordPress.
Registers the [featured_post_link] shortcode, which displays a published post's featured image, linked title, and excerpt. It also adds a post-selection button to the Classic Editor.
Current version: 1.0.0
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Two dynamic Gutenberg blocks for selecting a published post:
- Featured Post Selector — renders the selected post through the companion
[featured_post_link]shortcode. - Featured Post with Excerpt — displays the selected post's featured image, title, and either its manual excerpt or a generated 55-word excerpt.
Current version: 1.2.0
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Registers the [recent_posts] shortcode for displaying recently modified posts. Results can be filtered by category or tag, limited by count, and given custom CSS classes.
Current version: 1.0.0
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This repository is for small, reusable WordPress tools such as:
- Recent-post display shortcodes
- Featured-post selectors
- Featured-post and excerpt displays
- Other reusable editorial and affiliate-workflow helpers
Client-specific projects and site-specific credentials do not belong in this repository.
Each tool lives in its own folder and includes:
- The plugin source
- Installation instructions
- Shortcode or block usage
- Notes about styling or theme-specific behavior
Installation details are documented inside each tool's folder. In general:
- Download the tool's folder or a packaged ZIP file.
- Upload it through WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin.
- Activate the plugin.
- Add the documented block or shortcode where you want the output to appear.
These tools were originally built for Redcypress Designs. They may need styling or compatibility adjustments for a different theme, plugin stack, or WordPress configuration.
Before installing custom code:
- Back up your site.
- Test on a staging site when possible.
- Review the source for compatibility with your setup.
- Never place API keys, passwords, or private site credentials in a public repository.
Check each tool's source header for its license. A repository-wide license has not been selected.