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CobaltApps Themer Pro
CobaltApps Themer Pro is a WordPress plugin by CobaltApps that brings a theme development environment into your dashboard. It helps you create child themes, edit parent and child theme files in a built-in code editor, and test CSS and HTML changes on the front end before you commit them.
- Version
- 1.5.5
- Released
- Dec 2, 2020
- Developer
- CobaltApps
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Astra
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in CobaltApps Themer Pro 1.5.5
Version 1.5.5 · Dec 2, 2020
Latest
- NewAdded Beaver Builder specific styles to FE DEV Tools stylesheet to resolve a styling issue that occurs when docking the BB Modules box when FE DEV Tools is enabled.
What it does
Customizing a theme usually means juggling FTP, a separate code editor and a browser window, plus setting up child theme files by hand. This plugin pulls that work into the WordPress admin. You can generate a working child theme by filling out a form, then open both parent and child theme files in the Ace code editor with syntax highlighting. Images tied to your active child theme can be managed from the same place, so assets stay organized without leaving the dashboard.
On the front end, a CSS sandbox lets you try styling ideas live on the site before saving them, and HTML can be edited directly on the page for quick visual feedback. A visual hooks map shows where hooks sit in your theme framework, which makes placing custom code easier. The plugin is aimed at freelance developers and agencies, and it lists the Astra theme as a requirement. Settings let you switch features on or off and pick an editor theme.
Best for
- Freelance developers building custom child themes
- Agencies customizing client sites built on Astra
- Developers who prefer coding inside the WordPress dashboard
Features
Child themes from a form
Fill out a short form and the plugin generates a functional custom child theme for you, so there is no manual setup of folders and starter files.
Built-in Ace code editor
Edit parent and child theme files inside the dashboard using the Ace editor, which includes syntax highlighting and other coding conveniences.
Child theme image management
View and manage the images linked to your active child theme directly from the dashboard, keeping theme assets in one organized spot.
Front-end CSS sandbox
Experiment with CSS live on your site in a sandbox, then save the styles permanently once you are happy with how the design looks.
Live HTML editing
Edit your site's HTML content right on the front end and see the result immediately, which shortens the loop between change and review.
Visual hooks map
Display a visual guide that marks every hook location in your theme framework, helping you decide exactly where custom code should go.
Adjustable plugin settings
Turn individual tools on or off to match your workflow and choose the Ace editor color theme you find most comfortable to work in.
Questions about CobaltApps Themer Pro
Does this plugin need a specific theme?
Yes. The plugin lists the Astra theme as a requirement, so you should have Astra in place. It is designed to work with theme frameworks, and the hooks map shows hook locations within the framework you are using.
Can I edit the parent theme files as well as the child theme?
Yes. The built-in Ace code editor gives you access to both parent and child theme files from inside the WordPress dashboard, with syntax highlighting to make the code easier to read and edit.
Can I test CSS changes without affecting my live design right away?
The front-end CSS sandbox lets you try styles on your site and see how they look before you save them permanently. That gives you room to experiment with design tweaks first.
Is this suited to beginners or to developers?
It is aimed at developers, especially freelancers and agencies. Tools like the code editor, hooks map and HTML editing assume you are comfortable working with theme code, although child theme creation itself only takes filling out a form.
Is CobaltApps Themer Pro free?
The code of CobaltApps Themer Pro is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of CobaltApps Themer Pro is this?
Version 1.5.5, released Dec 2, 2020. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update CobaltApps Themer Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of CobaltApps Themer Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does CobaltApps Themer Pro need?
CobaltApps Themer Pro needs Astra installed and active.
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