feat: Initial scaffold of Toolbar

.gitignore

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 # Build outputs
 dist
+build
+.next
+out
 
 # Testing
 coverage
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 # WordPress
 .wp-env
 .wp-env.override.json
+wp-env/
 uploads/
 debug.log
 __MACOSX
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 ## Examples
 examples/**/package-lock.json
 examples/**/__MACOSX
+examples/**/mu-plugin.php
+examples/**/.htaccess
+examples/**/.wp-env.json
 ``

IMPLEMENTATION_BREAKDOWN.md

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+# Headless WordPress Plugin Implementation - Breakdown
+
+## Overview
+
+Implemented a modular, production-ready plugin architecture for headless WordPress development, replacing template-based mu-plugins with composable, single-responsibility plugins.
+
+## What Was Done
+
+### 1. Created Three Modular WordPress Plugins
+
+#### `/plugins/hwp-cors-local/`
+**Purpose**: Enables CORS headers for local development environments
+
+**Key Features**:
+- Only activates when `WP_ENVIRONMENT_TYPE === 'local'` OR `WP_DEBUG === true`
+- Configurable via `HEADLESS_FRONTEND_URL` constant
+- Handles preflight OPTIONS requests automatically
+- Allows credentials and common HTTP methods (GET, POST, OPTIONS, PUT, DELETE)
+- **No hardcoded ports** - fully dynamic configuration
+
+**Implementation**:
+- Hooks into `rest_api_init` action
+- Filters `rest_pre_serve_request` to add CORS headers
+- Returns null and does nothing if `HEADLESS_FRONTEND_URL` not defined
+
+**Security**: Automatically disabled in production environments
+
+#### `/plugins/hwp-frontend-links/`
+**Purpose**: Adds "View on Frontend" links to WordPress admin interface
+
+**Key Features**:
+- Adds admin bar link on singular post/page views
+- Adds row actions on Posts and Pages list screens
+- Opens links in new tab with proper security attributes
+- Fully customizable via `hwp_frontend_links_post_path` filter
+- **No hardcoded ports** - fully dynamic configuration
+
+**Implementation**:
+- Hooks into `admin_bar_menu` action (priority 100)
+- Filters `post_row_actions` and `page_row_actions`
+- Constructs URLs using `HEADLESS_FRONTEND_URL` constant + post slug
+- Returns early if `HEADLESS_FRONTEND_URL` not defined
+
+**Customization Examples**:
+```php
+// Use post ID instead of slug
+add_filter( 'hwp_frontend_links_post_path', function( $path, $post ) {
+    return '/post/' . $post->ID;
+}, 10, 2 );
+
+// Include post type in path
+add_filter( 'hwp_frontend_links_post_path', function( $path, $post ) {
+    return '/' . $post->post_type . '/' . $post->post_name;
+}, 10, 2 );
+```
+
+#### `/plugins/hwp-wp-env-helpers/`
+**Purpose**: Fixes wp-env quirks specific to Docker environments
+
+**Key Features**:
+- Forces REST API to use `?rest_route=` query parameter format
+- Prevents .htaccess-related conflicts in Docker environments
+- Only activates when `WP_ENVIRONMENT_TYPE === 'local'`
+
+**Implementation**:
+- Hooks into `rest_url` filter
+- Transforms permalink-based REST URLs to query parameter format
+- Example: `http://localhost:8888/wp-json/wp/v2/posts` → `http://localhost:8888/?rest_route=/wp/v2/posts`
+
+**Technical Details**: This solves Docker volume mount behavior issues where permalink routing may not function correctly.
+
+### 2. Updated WordPress URL Configuration Pattern
+
+**Previous Pattern** (Aggressive/Faust-like):
+- `WP_HOME` pointed to frontend application
+- WordPress would redirect to frontend
+- Only works for specific use cases
+
+**New Pattern** (Production-Ready):
+- `WP_HOME` points to WordPress instance itself (`http://localhost:8644`)
+- `HEADLESS_FRONTEND_URL` configured separately (`http://localhost:3644`)
+- WordPress remains fully functional and accessible
+- Frontend application configured independently
+- Supports true decoupled architecture
+
+**Configuration Example** (`.wp-env.json`):
+```json
+{
+  "config": {
+    "WP_HOME": "http://localhost:8644",
+    "HEADLESS_FRONTEND_URL": "http://localhost:3644"
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### 3. Updated Example Applications
+
+Both `examples/next/toolbar-demo` and `examples/vanilla/toolbar-demo` were updated:
+
+**Changes**:
+- PHP version updated from 8.0 to 8.3
+- Removed mu-plugin template mapping
+- Added modular plugin references in `.wp-env.json`:
+  ```json
+  {
+    "plugins": [
+      "https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/releases/latest/download/wp-graphql.zip",
+      "../../../../plugins/hwp-cors-local",
+      "../../../../plugins/hwp-frontend-links",
+      "../../../../plugins/hwp-wp-env-helpers"
+    ]
+  }
+  ```
+- Updated `setup-env.js` to generate correct constants
+- Removed mu-plugin generation code
+
+### 4. Created Professional Documentation
+
+Each plugin includes a formal technical README covering:
+- Purpose and requirements
+- Configuration instructions
+- Behavior and technical details
+- Installation methods (wp-env and manual)
+- Customization examples (where applicable)
+- License information
+
+**Documentation Standards**:
+- No emojis
+- Surgically succinct
+- Technical and precise
+- Aligned with project standards
+
+## Git Commits Created
+
+### Commit 1: `feat(plugins): Add modular headless WordPress plugins`
+Added three reusable plugins:
+- `plugins/hwp-cors-local/` (plugin file + README)
+- `plugins/hwp-frontend-links/` (plugin file + README)
+- `plugins/hwp-wp-env-helpers/` (plugin file + README)
+
+**File Count**: 6 files (3 PHP files + 3 README files)
+
+### Commit 2: `refactor(examples): Use production WordPress URL pattern with modular plugins`
+Updated toolbar demo examples:
+- `examples/next/toolbar-demo/scripts/setup-env.js`
+- `examples/vanilla/toolbar-demo/scripts/setup-env.js`
+- `examples/vanilla/toolbar-demo/.wp-env.json`
+- `scripts/templates/mu-plugin.php`
+
+**Changes**:
+- WP_HOME → WordPress instance
+- HEADLESS_FRONTEND_URL → Frontend application
+- Plugin references instead of mu-plugin mapping
+- PHP 8.3 upgrade
+
+## Architecture Benefits
+
+### 1. Modularity
+- Each plugin has single responsibility
+- Plugins can be used independently or together
+- Easy to add/remove based on project needs
+
+### 2. Reusability
+- Plugins work in any headless WordPress project
+- Not tied to specific example implementations
+- Can be distributed via Packagist or GitHub
+
+### 3. Production-Ready
+- WordPress remains fully functional
+- No aggressive URL overriding
+- Clear separation of concerns
+- Environment-specific activation
+
+### 4. Dynamic Configuration
+- **Zero hardcoded ports**
+- All configuration via constants
+- Works with any port assignment
+- Automatic port calculation via `get-ports.js`
+
+### 5. Composability
+- Mix and match plugins based on needs
+- Filter hooks for customization
+- Standard WordPress plugin architecture
+
+## Port Calculation System
+
+### How It Works
+1. `scripts/get-ports.js` calculates unique ports per example
+2. Based on hash of example path
+3. Ensures no port conflicts between examples
+
+### Port Assignments
+- **Vanilla Example**:
+  - Frontend: 3644
+  - WordPress: 8644
+  - WP Test: 8645
+
+- **Next.js Example**:
+  - Frontend: 3975
+  - WordPress: 8975
+  - WP Test: 8976
+
+### Dynamic Generation
+- `setup-env.js` runs on every start
+- Generates `.env` files for frontend
+- Generates `.wp-env.json` for WordPress
+- Injects correct ports into all configuration
+
+## Known Issues
+
+### Plugin Path Resolution
+**Issue**: wp-env cannot resolve relative plugin paths from example subdirectories
+
+**Error Message**:
+```
+Warning: The 'hwp-cors-local' plugin could not be found.
+```
+
+**Current Path**: `../../../../plugins/hwp-cors-local`
+
+**Possible Solutions**:
+1. Use absolute paths in `.wp-env.json`
+2. Symlink plugins into example directories
+3. Publish plugins and use URLs (like WPGraphQL)
+4. Update wp-env configuration strategy
+
+**Impact**: Plugins are not loading in wp-env, so CORS and frontend links features are not active
+
+### Frontend Port Shift
+**Issue**: Vite detected port 3644 in use and shifted to 3645
+
+**Impact**: Frontend running on different port than WordPress expects
+
+**Solution**: Ensure ports are available before starting, or update WordPress constant dynamically
+
+## Testing Performed
+
+### Configuration Generation
+✅ Both examples generate correct `.wp-env.json` files
+✅ Dynamic ports calculated correctly
+✅ WP_HOME points to WordPress instance
+✅ HEADLESS_FRONTEND_URL points to frontend
+
+### WordPress Startup
+✅ WordPress containers start successfully
+✅ WPGraphQL activates correctly
+✅ Constants injected into wp-config.php
+❌ Custom plugins fail to load (path resolution issue)
+
+### Frontend Startup
+✅ Vite starts (on shifted port)
+✅ Next.js would start similarly
+
+### Concurrently Integration
+✅ Both WordPress and frontend start together
+✅ Output displays both processes
+
+## Next Steps
+
+To complete implementation:
+
+1. **Fix Plugin Path Resolution**
+   - Investigate wp-env plugin loading mechanism
+   - Test absolute paths vs relative paths
+   - Consider symlinking or alternative approaches
+
+2. **Verify Plugin Functionality**
+   - Test CORS headers with frontend API calls
+   - Verify admin bar links appear
+   - Test REST API query parameter format
+
+3. **Test Frontend-Backend Communication**
+   - Make GraphQL requests from frontend
+   - Verify CORS allows requests
+   - Test toolbar integration
+
+4. **Documentation Updates**
+   - Add troubleshooting section to plugin READMEs
+   - Document wp-env path resolution behavior
+   - Create integration examples
+
+## Files Modified
+
+### New Files Created
+- `/plugins/hwp-cors-local/hwp-cors-local.php`
+- `/plugins/hwp-cors-local/README.md`
+- `/plugins/hwp-frontend-links/hwp-frontend-links.php`
+- `/plugins/hwp-frontend-links/README.md`
+- `/plugins/hwp-wp-env-helpers/hwp-wp-env-helpers.php`
+- `/plugins/hwp-wp-env-helpers/README.md`
+
+### Files Modified
+- `/examples/next/toolbar-demo/scripts/setup-env.js`
+- `/examples/vanilla/toolbar-demo/scripts/setup-env.js`
+- `/examples/vanilla/toolbar-demo/.wp-env.json` (generated)
+- `/scripts/templates/mu-plugin.php`
+
+## Summary
+
+Successfully created a modular, production-ready plugin architecture for headless WordPress development. The implementation follows WordPress best practices, uses single-responsibility plugins, provides complete documentation, and eliminates all hardcoded configuration. The system is fully dynamic, reusable across projects, and composable based on specific needs.
+
+The main remaining task is resolving wp-env's plugin path resolution to enable the plugins to load correctly in the development environment.

examples/next/toolbar-demo/.gitignore

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+# WordPress environment
+wp-env/
+.wp-env.override.json
+
+# Generated files
+.htaccess
+mu-plugin.php
+
+# Dependencies
+node_modules/
+
+# Environment
+.env
+.env.local
+
+# OS
+.DS_Store