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AbilityGuard Plugin Monitors WordPress Abilities API in Production
AbilityGuard is a WordPress plugin that monitors the new Abilities API, logging every ability registration and execution. It hooks into lifecycle events to capture metadata, caller context, and execution details without modifying core functions. The plugin provides a dashboard and log for site owners to gain visibility into programmatic actions.
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While useful for WordPress developers, this is a niche tool for a specific API; its broader impact depends on how widely the Abilities API is adopted.
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