AI to Elementor vs Code Engine – PHP Snippets, AI Functions & Automation for WordPress

AI to Elementor — HTML Importer for Elementor converts HTML code into native Elementor templates — no copy-pasting into HTML widgets, no broken layouts. Your HTML becomes real Elementor containers, headings, text editors, images, buttons, and videos that you can edit visually. This plugin is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Elementor Ltd. “Elementor” is a trademark of Elementor Ltd. This plugin is a conversion bridge for Elementor. Perfect for: AI-generated pages from ChatGPT, Lovable, bolt.new, v0, or any code generator Static HTML websites you want to migrate to WordPress + Elementor Landing pages built in code that need to become editable templates Agencies converting client HTML mockups into Elementor sites How it works: Paste the HTML for one page, or upload that page as an .html/.zip file Click “Convert to Elementor” Open your new template in the Elementor editor Repeat for each additional page Important — convert one page at a time: This is a page converter, not a whole-site importer. Each conversion turns a single HTML page into one editable Elementor template. To migrate a multi-page site, convert each page separately (e.g. index.html, about.html, contact.html — one at a time). A .zip may contain one page’s HTML plus its images and CSS, but it should not contain an entire website. For the best results, follow our HTML guidelines — cleaner, well-structured HTML converts far more accurately (especially for AI-generated pages): https://aitoelementor.com/ai-guidelines/ Features: Converts HTML to native Elementor widgets (not HTML widgets) Preserves fonts, colors, spacing, and layout Supports containers, sections, headings, text, images, buttons, videos, icons, and more ZIP upload with automatic image import to Media Library Google Fonts detection and registration Works with Elementor 4 — converted pages import as classic elements, which Elementor 4 officially supports and lets you edit alongside its new Atomic elements (verified on Elementor 4.2) What it costs (straight answer): The plugin is free and every feature is unlocked — nothing is disabled in the code. The conversion itself runs on an external service (see below), and that service is metered: Free tier: one (1) free conversion per website, no sign-up and no key required. Use it to try the plugin on a real page and see the quality before you decide anything. Paid tiers (optional): if you need to convert more pages, the service operator offers subscription plans with higher monthly conversion quotas at aitoelementor.com. You enter the key in Settings. This is a service quota, not a crippled plugin — the plugin code is identical on the free and paid tiers. When you reach the free limit the plugin keeps working and simply tells you the quota is reached; nothing breaks or disappears. External Service: AI to Elementor Conversion API This plugin sends HTML content to the AI to Elementor conversion service for processing. The conversion is performed by a Node.js-based engine that runs on the service’s external servers — it is not feasible to ship the engine inside a PHP plugin (the engine is ~17 MB of bundled JavaScript that uses headless-browser APIs, a CSS-tree parser, and other Node-only dependencies that cannot run in PHP). What the plugin sends to the service: Your HTML content (the page you want to convert) The template title you choose Your site’s domain (used by the service to associate usage with your account) Your subscription key, if you have entered one in Settings (optional — without a key the service allows one free conversion per site) What the service returns: Elementor-compatible JSON template data, which the plugin saves as an Elementor template on your site A list of Google Fonts detected in your HTML, which the plugin registers via Elementor Service operator and policies: Service URL: https://api.aitoelementor.com Operator website: https://aitoelementor.com Terms of Service: https://aitoelementor.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://aitoelementor.com/privacy-policy The service has a free tier that allows one (1) conversion per website with no key, and optional paid subscription tiers with higher monthly conversion quotas. Both tiers use the same plugin code; the subscription is purely a service-side relationship with the operator and is not a condition of using the plugin. The plugin works fully on the free tier without any subscription. Quotas (if reached) are enforced by the external service and reported back to the plugin as plain error messages. The service URL can be changed in Settings → AI to Elementor if you operate your own compatible conversion endpoint.

Code Engine is a snippets manager that doesn’t stop at snippets. Yes, it runs your PHP and JavaScript exactly where and when you want: frontend, backend, on a schedule, or inside your content. But its real magic is what happens after you write a function: the same little piece of code instantly becomes a tool your AI chatbots can call, a step you can drag into a visual workflow, and an endpoint the outside world can trigger. One function, three superpowers. Most “code snippets” plugins stop at a textarea and a toggle. Code Engine treats your functions as first-class building blocks for the whole Meow Apps ecosystem, and for anything that can speak REST. Think out of the box, let your creativity flow, because the possibilities really are endless! ✨ For more, check the official website and come say hi on the Discord. Quick Intro Hello! ☀️ I built Code Engine because I was tired of pasting mystery snippets into functions.php and praying. I wanted a place where small bits of code are organized, safe, AI-assisted, and reusable everywhere. Here’s the idea. You write a function (or let the AI write it for you from a plain-English description). That function immediately shows up in three places: AI Engine: your chatbots and MCP clients (Claude, ChatGPT, Claude Code) can call it as a tool, with real arguments. Ask “how many orders shipped today?” and your chatbot runs your function to answer. Workflow Engine: your function appears in the step picker as its very own block. Drag it onto the canvas, wire it between an AI step and a Slack step, done. No glue code. REST / External tools: give it a secure endpoint and a token, then trigger it from Make.com, n8n, Zapier, a cron job, or a webhook. You never wrote an “integration.” You just wrote a function. Code Engine did the rest. 🤝 Core Modules 🧩 Snippets Manager Backend, Frontend, Persistent, Scheduled, Functions, and in-content (PHP/JS) snippets, all in one clean dashboard with tags, search, scope filters, and priorities. 🪄 AI-Assisted Coding Describe what you want in plain English and let AI Engine write the snippet: code, name, arguments, and scope included. Refine existing code or implement it straight from your comments. 🤖 Functions as AI Tools Every Function snippet becomes a function-calling tool and an MCP tool, so your AI Engine chatbots (and external AI agents) can actually do things on your site, not just talk. 🔀 Functions as Workflow Steps Workflow Engine surfaces each of your functions as its own draggable step. Your custom logic becomes a first-class citizen on the automation canvas. 🌐 External Access (REST) Expose any runnable snippet through a secured REST endpoint with a bearer token. Perfect for Make.com, n8n, webhooks, and scheduled external jobs. 🛡️ Safe Mode A snippet that throws a fatal error is automatically caught and disabled before it can take your site down. Code with confidence. ⏰ Scheduling Run a snippet daily at a chosen time via WP-Cron (reports, cleanups, syncs) without touching the server crontab. 🧱 Code Blocks & Shortcodes (Pro) Drop PHP or JS straight into a post or page with a Gutenberg block or the [code-engine] shortcode, with safety guards. 🧩 Snippets, the way they should be Code Engine organizes your code by scope, so each snippet runs exactly where it belongs: Persistent: runs everywhere (frontend and backend). Your everyday “add this to functions.php” code, but managed. Frontend: runs only on the public site. Backend: runs only in the admin. Function: a named, callable function with typed arguments and defaults. This is the reusable building block (see below). Scheduled: runs on a WP-Cron schedule, at the hour and minute you pick. Content (PHP / JS): runs inside a specific post or page, via a Gutenberg Code Block or the [code-engine] shortcode (Pro). Everything is searchable, taggable, sortable by priority, and importable/exportable. The CodeMirror editor gives you proper syntax highlighting and keyboard shortcuts (Cmd+S to save, Cmd+Enter to run). A nikic/php-parser pass validates your PHP before it ever runs. 🪄 Let AI write it for you Don’t feel like writing the boilerplate? Describe the snippet in plain language and Code Engine, powered by AI Engine, generates the whole thing: the code, a sensible name, a description, the right scope, and, for functions, the argument list with names, types, and defaults. Already have code? Ask the AI to modify it from a prompt, or write a few comments describing what you want and let it fill in the implementation. It’s pair programming, right inside your dashboard. ✨ The big idea: write once, use everywhere This is what makes Code Engine different. A Function snippet is not just code you call from other code. It’s a reusable capability that the rest of your stack can plug into. The moment you save it, the same function is available in three places at once: 1. As an AI tool, for chatbots and AI agents With AI Engine active, your functions are exposed through function calling and over MCP (Model Context Protocol). Your on-site chatbot can run them mid-conversation, and external AI agents (Claude, Claude Code, ChatGPT, OpenClaw) can call them too. Want a chatbot that checks stock, looks up a booking, or kicks off a process? Write the function; the chatbot gains the skill. 2. As a workflow step, for automation With Workflow Engine, every active function shows up in the Add-step picker as its own block, named after your snippet, with one input per argument. Drag it onto the canvas and wire it between other steps: an AI step that summarizes, your function that saves, a Social Engine step that posts. There’s also a generic “Execute snippet (by ID / by name)” step when you want to call one dynamically. You never write integration code; your function is the integration. 3. As a REST endpoint, for the outside world Give a snippet a custom endpoint name and a bearer token, and it’s instantly callable from anywhere: POST /wp-json/code-engine/v1/snippets-endpoint/your-endpoint Pass arguments as JSON in the body, secure it with a token, and trigger it from Make.com, n8n, Zapier, GitHub Actions, or a humble cron job. Automation without a middleware bill. 🛡️ Safe by default Running arbitrary code is powerful, so Code Engine takes safety seriously: Safe Mode catches fatal errors and auto-disables the offending snippet, so a typo never white-screens your site. REST whitelisting means global snippets only run on trusted REST routes by default, so you choose what to open up. Per-snippet tokens secure your external endpoints. Validation with a real PHP parser before code is saved. For developers who want fewer guardrails, there’s a “Bypass REST Security” option and filters (mwcode_rest_authorized, mwcode_rest_whitelist) to tailor exactly what’s allowed. Works beautifully with the Meow Apps family Code Engine is one engine in a connected set, each one useful alone, magical together: AI Engine: chatbots, content generation, and MCP. Turns your functions into AI tools. Workflow Engine: visual automation. Turns your functions into draggable steps. SEO Engine: smart, lightweight AI SEO. Social Engine: schedule and automate social posts. Why Code Engine? Reusable, not throwaway Other snippet plugins give you a place to paste code. Code Engine gives you a place to build capabilities that your AI, your workflows, and your external tools can all use. Native to WordPress Clean, fast, and built the WordPress way. No clunky external dashboards, no bloat. AI-native Write snippets with AI, expose them to AI. The whole loop lives in your wp-admin. Developer friendly REST API, MCP tools, function calling, scheduling, import/export, and plenty of filters to hook into. Cared for Part of the Meow Apps family, with regular updates and a real human behind it. 💕