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Freelancer DevKit
Freelancer DevKit by Cobalt Apps is a WordPress plugin that works as a child theme development kit for the Freelancer Framework. It pairs point-and-click design controls with tools for writing custom styles, functions and scripts, so you can shape a Freelancer site with or without code.
- Version
- 1.0.4
- Released
- Sep 4, 2018
- Developer
- CobaltApps
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in Freelancer DevKit 1.0.4
Version 1.0.4 · Sep 4, 2018
Latest
- FixedFixed issue where combined and minified styles were adding slashes in cases where icon content code was being used in Custom Styles.
What it does
Building on a theme framework usually means creating a child theme by hand and then writing CSS for every design change. This plugin handles both jobs inside WordPress. A simple form generates a working Freelancer child theme in seconds, and hundreds of no-code design options let you adjust the look of your site by pointing and clicking. Because it follows the Freelancer Framework's mobile-first approach, the layouts you build start from small screens and scale up.
When the visual controls are not enough, the plugin gives you room to code. A front-end CSS sandbox lets you test and organize style tweaks before they go live, and you can edit HTML content directly on the front end. Custom styles, functions and scripts can be added through built-in editors. A settings panel lets you switch features on or off and pick an Ace Editor theme. It is built only for the Freelancer theme, so it fits people already working with that framework.
Best for
- Sites built on the Freelancer Framework theme
- Freelancers creating client child themes on Freelancer
- Beginners and developers who mix visual tweaks with code
Features
Point-and-click design controls
Hundreds of no-code design options let you change the look of your Freelancer site from the dashboard without writing CSS.
Quick child theme creation
Fill out a simple form to generate a fully functional Freelancer child theme in seconds, ready for your customizations.
Mobile-first layouts
Follows the Freelancer Framework's mobile-first approach, so your design starts from small screens and adapts to larger devices.
Front-end CSS sandbox
Test and organize style tweaks in a sandbox on the front end before applying them to your live site.
Front-end HTML editing
Manipulate your site's HTML content directly on the front end and see the result in real time as you work.
Custom code editors
Add your own custom styles, functions and scripts through integrated developer tools when the no-code options need extra code.
Flexible settings panel
Toggle individual features on or off and set up your workspace, including choosing a theme for the Ace Editor.
Questions about Freelancer DevKit
Does this plugin work with any WordPress theme?
No. It is made exclusively for the Freelancer theme and works as a child theme development kit for the Freelancer Framework. If your site uses a different theme, the plugin is not designed for it.
Do I need to know how to code to use it?
Coding is optional. Hundreds of point-and-click design options cover many changes without code. If you want deeper control, you can add custom styles, functions and scripts, test CSS in the sandbox and edit HTML on the front end.
How does it help with child themes?
It generates a fully functional Freelancer child theme through a simple form, taking only seconds. That saves you from setting up child theme files by hand before you start customizing a site.
Can I try CSS changes before they appear on my live site?
Yes. The front-end CSS sandbox lets you test and organize style tweaks in a separate space, then apply them once you are happy with how they look.
Is Freelancer DevKit free?
The code of Freelancer DevKit 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 Freelancer DevKit is this?
Version 1.0.4, released Sep 4, 2018. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Freelancer DevKit?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Freelancer DevKit automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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