Code Engine – PHP Snippets, AI Functions & Automation for WordPress
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. 💕
TeamJUH Smart Chatbot with ChatGPT and Claude
TeamJUH Smart Chatbot with ChatGPT and Claude is a powerful WordPress plugin that brings intelligent conversational AI to your website. Engage visitors 24/7 with an AI-powered chatbot that can answer questions, capture leads, and seamlessly transfer to live agents when needed. Free Features Dual AI Provider Support – Choose between OpenAI’s ChatGPT (GPT-4o Mini, GPT-3.5 Turbo) or Anthropic’s Claude (Claude 3.5 Haiku) Website Training – Automatically train the AI on your posts and pages for accurate, contextual responses Lead Capture – Collect visitor information (name, email, phone) before or during chat Live Agent Handoff – Seamless transfer from AI to human agents with email notifications FAQ Management – Create up to 4 quick-access FAQ buttons for common questions Customizable Widget – Multiple themes, animations, colors, and custom branding options Sound Notifications – Optional audio alerts for new messages Chat Schedule – Set business hours with timezone support and offline behavior AI Notice Bar – Customizable notice bar with auto-hide on agent connect Agent Notifications – Email alerts when visitors request live agent Mobile Responsive – Works perfectly on all devices View up to 5 Recent Conversations – Monitor your latest chats Live Chat Dashboard – View and respond to up to 5 active conversations Pro Features (License Required) All Free Features plus: Unlimited FAQ Buttons – No limit on the number of FAQs Unlimited Conversation History – View and manage all conversations Unlimited Live Chat Conversations – Full access to all live chats Advanced AI Models – Access to GPT-4o, GPT-4, GPT-4 Turbo, o1, o3-mini, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Claude 3 Opus Priority Support – Get help faster with premium support Upgrade to Pro Perfect For eCommerce stores providing 24/7 customer support Service businesses capturing leads Websites looking to reduce support ticket volume Companies wanting to scale customer engagement Anyone who wants intelligent automated assistance How It Works Install & Activate – Quick setup in minutes Add API Key – Connect your ChatGPT or Claude API Train AI – Let the AI learn from your website content Customize – Match your brand with themes and colors Go Live – Chat widget appears automatically on your site Privacy & Data Collection This plugin collects and stores: * Visitor IP addresses for location tracking * Conversation messages for chat history * Lead information (name, email, phone) when provided * Chat session data for analytics External Services Used: * OpenAI API (api.openai.com) – If using ChatGPT provider. Privacy Policy * Anthropic API (api.anthropic.com) – If using Claude provider. Privacy Policy * IP Geolocation API (ip-api.com) – For visitor location tracking. Free service, no API key required. * TeamJUH License Server (teamjuh.com) – For Pro license key validation only. No user data is sent. Privacy Policy All chat data is stored in your WordPress database. No conversation data is sent to TeamJUH servers. Requirements PHP 7.4 or higher WordPress 5.8 or higher OpenAI API key (for ChatGPT) OR Anthropic API key (for Claude) HTTPS recommended for security Documentation & Support Plugin Documentation Video Tutorials Support Forum Privacy Policy TeamJUH Smart Chatbot with ChatGPT and Claude collects and processes data to provide chat functionality: Data Collected: * Visitor IP addresses (for location tracking) * Chat messages and conversation history * Lead information (name, email, phone) when provided by visitors * Session data and timestamps Data Storage: * All data is stored locally in your WordPress database * No conversation data is sent to TeamJUH servers * License key validation connects to teamjuh.com (no user data transmitted) * You have full control over data retention and deletion Third-Party Services: * OpenAI – If using ChatGPT, messages are sent to OpenAI’s API for processing * Anthropic – If using Claude, messages are sent to Anthropic’s API for processing * ip-api.com – Free IP geolocation service for visitor location * teamjuh.com – License key validation only (Pro users) Your Responsibilities: * Inform visitors about data collection (add to privacy policy) * Comply with GDPR, CCPA, and local privacy laws * Provide data access and deletion on request * Obtain necessary consents for AI processing Data Deletion: * Conversations can be deleted individually or in bulk * Old conversations can be auto-deleted after specified days * Uninstalling the plugin does not automatically delete data For more information, visit our Privacy Policy. Third-Party Services This plugin relies on the following third-party services: 1. OpenAI API (api.openai.com) * Used when ChatGPT provider is selected * Sends chat messages for AI processing * OpenAI Terms of Service * OpenAI Privacy Policy 2. Anthropic API (api.anthropic.com) * Used when Claude provider is selected * Sends chat messages for AI processing * Anthropic Terms of Service * Anthropic Privacy Policy 3. IP-API (ip-api.com) * Free IP geolocation service * Used to determine visitor location * No API key required * IP-API Terms 4. TeamJUH License Server (teamjuh.com) * Used for Pro license key activation and validation * Only license key and site URL are transmitted * No visitor or conversation data is sent * TeamJUH Privacy Policy Note: By using this plugin, you agree to the terms and privacy policies of these third-party services. Support Need help? We’re here for you! Documentation: teamjuh.com/teamjuh-smart-chatbot/ Support Forum: wordpress.org/support/plugin/teamjuh-smart-chatbot/ Email: support@teamjuh.com Website: teamjuh.com Upgrade to Pro: teamjuh.com/teamjuh-smart-chatbot/ Credits Developed by TeamJUH This plugin integrates with: * OpenAI ChatGPT API * Anthropic Claude API * IP-API geolocation service Additional Info Author: TeamJUH Author URI: https://teamjuh.com/ Plugin URI: https://teamjuh.com/teamjuh-smart-chatbot/ License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
