Code Engine – PHP Snippets, AI Functions & Automation for WordPress vs Virtual Try-On for Shops

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. 💕

Virtual Try-On for Shops transforms your WooCommerce store with AI-powered product visualization. Customers upload a photo and instantly see how your products look on them – boosting confidence, increasing conversions, and reducing returns. See It In Action Clothing Virtual Try-On Demo – See how customers can try on clothes virtually Eyewear Virtual Try-On Demo – Perfect for glasses and sunglasses stores Pet Accessories Support – Virtual try-on for dog and cat products Paint & Wall Colour Visualiser Demo – Customers upload a photo of their room and instantly see any paint colour on their walls Why Store Owners Love It Increase Sales: Customers buy with confidence when they see products on themselves Reduce Returns: Fewer “it didn’t look like I expected” returns Stand Out: Offer a shopping experience your competitors don’t have Easy Setup: Get started in minutes with our streamlined onboarding Key Features Per-Product Control Enable or disable virtual try-on for individual products. Override category settings with a simple dropdown in the product editor – perfect for controlling exactly which products offer the feature. Works With Any Page Builder Use the [vtofs_button] shortcode anywhere – Elementor, Breakdance, Beaver Builder, Oxygen, Divi, or any theme. Full compatibility with custom product templates. Smart AI for Every Product Type Optimized AI prompts for different categories ensure realistic results: Clothing – Shirts, pants, dresses, jackets, full outfits Eyewear – Glasses, sunglasses with realistic reflections Jewelry – Necklaces, earrings, bracelets with proper draping Accessories – Ties, scarves, belts, bags, hats Pet Products – Collars, bandanas, harnesses, pet clothing Paint & Wall Colours – Visualise any paint colour on real room walls Customer-Friendly Experience * One-click photo upload * Fast AI processing with progress indicator * Download results to share or save * Works on mobile, tablet, and desktop How It Works Customer clicks “Virtual Try-On” on a product page They upload a photo of themselves (or their pet!) AI processes the image in seconds They see themselves wearing your product Confident customers add to cart Flexible Pricing Demo Mode: 10 free try-ons to test the plugin Free Tier: 10 try-ons with your own Fal AI API key Premium: Unlimited try-ons – pay only for AI processing You control costs by using your own Fal AI API key. No hidden fees, no markup. Paint & Wall Colour Visualiser for WooCommerce Selling paint, emulsions, or wall colours? Virtual Try-On for Shops is the easiest way to add a paint colour visualiser to your WooCommerce store — no app download, no complicated setup. Customers simply upload a photo of their room and select any paint product in your store. The AI instantly repaints the wall surfaces in their photo with the exact shade from your product listing, leaving ceilings, floors, furniture, and all other surfaces completely unchanged. Why paint stores choose Virtual Try-On for Shops: See before you buy — customers preview the exact colour on their actual walls, not a generic showroom Reduce returns and colour regrets — the #1 reason customers return paint is “it didn’t look like I expected” Works with your existing product photos — use paint swatches, tin labels, or colour chips as the product image No app required — runs directly on your WooCommerce product pages Try it live — View a live paint visualiser demo Watch the demo video — Paint & Wall Colour Visualiser in action Get unlimited try-ons — Buy a Premium unlimited licence The AI preserves wall texture, shadows, and natural lighting so results look like a professional repaint — not a flat digital fill. Warm tones stay warm, cool tones stay cool, and the exact hue from your product swatch is faithfully reproduced. Supported category slugs: paint, paints, wall-paint, interior-paint, exterior-paint, paint-colour, paint-color, wall-colour, wall-color, emulsion, primer Translation Ready Virtual Try-On for Shops is fully translation ready. All strings are internationalised and the plugin supports any language available on WordPress.org. Perfect For Fashion & apparel stores — clothing, shoes, accessories Eyewear & optical shops — glasses, sunglasses Jewelry & accessories retailers — necklaces, rings, earrings, watches Hat & headwear stores — caps, beanies, hard hats Pet product shops — collars, harnesses, pet clothing Beauty & cosmetics stores — makeup, skincare Sports & outdoor stores — jerseys, helmets, gear Uniform & workwear suppliers — staff uniforms, safety vests Paint & decorating retailers — wall colour preview on real room photos Interior design & home décor stores — visualise products in the customer’s space Any store where “seeing it before buying” reduces doubt and returns External Services This plugin connects to external services to provide virtual try-on functionality. Fal AI Service Customer photos and product images are sent to Fal AI for AI processing when customers use the virtual try-on feature. What’s sent: Customer photo, product image, processing instructions When: Only when customer clicks “Virtual Try-On” and uploads a photo Endpoint: https://fal.run/fal-ai/nano-banana/edit Documentation: https://fal.ai/models/fal-ai/nano-banana/edit/api Fal AI service: Terms of Service | Privacy Policy Photos are processed in real-time and NOT stored permanently by the plugin. License Validation Service Premium license verification and usage tracking connects to our server. What’s sent: License key (if purchased), website domain When: When saving settings with a license key, or checking usage limits Endpoint: https://virtualtryonwoo.com/api/v1/ Our service: Terms of Service | Privacy Policy NO customer data or photos are sent to our server. Support For help and documentation: https://virtualtryonwoo.com/support Privacy Policy This plugin integrates with external services: Fal AI: Processes customer photos for virtual try-on. Photos are not stored permanently. See https://fal.ai/privacy License Validation: Verifies premium licenses. Only license keys and domains are sent – no customer data. See https://virtualtryonwoo.com/privacy Ensure your privacy policy informs customers about these services. Credits Powered by Fal AI for advanced image processing.