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Genesis DevKit
Genesis DevKit by CobaltApps is a WordPress plugin built for sites running on the Genesis Framework. It gives you a visual design interface plus custom coding tools, so you can build, clone and customize Genesis child themes from inside your dashboard.
- Version
- 1.6.4
- Released
- Jun 24, 2024
- Developer
- CobaltApps
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in Genesis DevKit 1.6.4
Version 1.6.4 · Jun 24, 2024
Latest
- ImprovedUpdated Bulletproof image uploader script to the latest version to make it PHP 8+ compatible.
- RemovedRemoved links to the Cobalt Apps affiliate and YouTube pages.
- RemovedTemporarily disabled the DevKit Docs admin page.
- FixedFixed deprecated code in the EDD updater files which caused warning messages when WP_DEBUG was enabled and PHP was on version 8.1+.
- ImprovedTweaked admin styles to fix Image Manager upload button from dropping below the upload input form.
What it does
Customizing a Genesis child theme usually means editing stylesheets and PHP files by hand, which slows down beginners and gets repetitive for experienced designers. This plugin puts that work into one place. A point-and-click interface offers hundreds of design options for adjusting colors, fonts and layouts, while dedicated coding areas let you add your own styles, functions and scripts when the visual settings are not enough.
Beyond the design controls, the plugin includes a full theme editor with access to the files and folders of your active Genesis child theme, an image manager for theme images, and a child theme creator for building new themes or cloning existing ones. It also comes with starter themes such as DevKit Parallax, DevKit Promote and DevKit Impress, which give new projects a designed starting point you can then adjust to fit the site.
Best for
- Freelance designers building client sites on Genesis
- Developers who create and reuse custom Genesis child themes
- Site owners customizing a Genesis site without heavy coding
Features
Point-and-click design options
Adjust colors, fonts and layouts through a visual interface with hundreds of design settings, so many changes need no hand-written code.
Custom coding tools
Add your own CSS styles, PHP functions and scripts through dedicated areas in the plugin instead of editing theme files directly.
Full theme editor
Open and edit the files and folders of your active Genesis child theme from within WordPress for deeper customization.
Theme image manager
Upload, rename and delete images stored in your active child theme without leaving the WordPress admin area.
Child theme creator
Create new Genesis child themes or clone existing ones, which helps when you build several sites from a similar starting point.
Included DevKit starter themes
Begin projects with designed starter themes, including DevKit Parallax, DevKit Promote and DevKit Impress, then customize them with the plugin's tools.
Genesis DevKit older versions
- 1.6.3Apr 18, 20231 improvement, 1 fix
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Genesis DevKit
Does Genesis DevKit work with themes other than Genesis?
The plugin is made specifically for Genesis-powered websites. Its theme editor, image manager and child theme creator all work with Genesis child themes, so it is meant for sites built on the Genesis Framework.
Can I customize my site without writing code?
Yes. The point-and-click interface offers hundreds of design options for colors, fonts and layouts. When you want more control, the custom coding tools let you add your own styles, functions and scripts.
Can I make a copy of an existing child theme?
Yes. The child theme creator lets you create new Genesis child themes and clone existing ones, which is useful for testing changes or starting a new site from a design you already built.
Does it come with any ready-made designs?
It includes DevKit starter themes such as DevKit Parallax, DevKit Promote and DevKit Impress. You can use one as a base and then adjust it with the design interface and coding tools.
Is Genesis DevKit free?
The code of Genesis 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 Genesis DevKit is this?
Version 1.6.4, released Jun 24, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Genesis DevKit?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Genesis DevKit automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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