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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 + 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 — 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. 💕
স্ক্ৰীনশ্বট
ইনষ্টলেশ্যন
- Upload
code-engineto the/wp-content/plugins/directory (or install it from the Plugins screen). - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Head to Meow Apps Code Engine and create your first snippet.
- (Optional) Install AI Engine to write snippets with AI and expose your functions as chatbot tools.
- (Optional) Install Workflow Engine to use your functions as visual workflow steps.
সঘনাই উত্থাপিত প্ৰশ্ন
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What’s the difference between a snippet and a Function?
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A regular snippet (Persistent, Frontend, Backend, Scheduled, Content) runs automatically based on its scope. A Function is a named, callable snippet with arguments — it runs on demand, and that’s exactly what makes it reusable as an AI tool, a workflow step, or a REST endpoint.
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Do I need AI Engine or Workflow Engine to use Code Engine?
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No. Code Engine is a fully capable snippets manager on its own. AI Engine unlocks AI-assisted writing and exposes your functions as AI tools; Workflow Engine turns your functions into visual steps. Each is optional, but together they’re where the fun begins. 😊
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How do my functions become AI tools?
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With AI Engine active, Code Engine registers your functions through function calling and MCP. Your on-site chatbots can call them, and external AI agents (Claude, Claude Code, ChatGPT, OpenClaw) can too. Each argument you declare becomes a parameter the AI can fill in.
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How do I call a snippet from Make.com, n8n, or a webhook?
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Give the snippet a custom endpoint name and a token, then send a request to
/wp-json/code-engine/v1/snippets-endpoint/your-endpointwith your arguments as JSON. By default, global snippets only run on whitelisted REST routes for safety — you can adjust this in Settings or with themwcode_rest_whitelistandmwcode_rest_authorizedfilters. -
Is it safe to run code like this?
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Code Engine includes Safe Mode, which catches fatal errors and automatically disables the snippet that caused them, so a mistake won’t bring your site down. PHP is also validated with a real parser before it’s saved. As always, only run code you understand and trust.
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Can I schedule a snippet to run automatically?
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Yes. Use the Scheduled scope and pick an hour and minute; Code Engine runs it daily via WP-Cron — great for reports, cleanups, and syncs.
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Can I move my snippets between sites?
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Yes — Code Engine supports importing and exporting your snippets and settings, so you can back them up or move them to another site.
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সলনি-পঞ্জী
0.4.9 (2026/06/14)
- Add: Callable tab panel showing where a function can be used (AI Engine, Workflow Engine, REST) with copy buttons.
- Fix: No longer sends a blank argument name for callable functions with no parameters.
- Update: Rewrote the readme with a new description and added screenshots.
0.4.8 (2026/06/13)
- Fix: Meow Apps menu icon now stays colored and visible when the sidebar is collapsed.
- Update: Common REST and license endpoints now honour the
{prefix}_allow_setupfilter, allowing other roles to be granted access. - Fix: Function snippets now correctly call other function snippets and global helpers when run on demand.
- Add: Scope filter to the Snippets toolbar, with grouped Content (PHP/JS) options and Disabled at the end.
- 🎵 Discuss with others about Code Engine on the Discord.
- 🌴 Keep us motivated with a little review here. Thank you!
- 🥰 If you want to help us, check our Patreon. Thank you!
0.4.7 (2026/05/07)
- Update: Reworked the Editor UI modal with improved spacing.
- Add: Help Toggle in the Editor UI modal.
0.4.6 (2026/04/25)
- Fix: Removed unwanted log output.
- Add: Ability to delete duplicate snippets.
- Update: Snippet import now includes ‘content’ in scope conversion.
- Update: Better UI/UX.
0.4.5 (2026/04/15)
- Fix: Resolved potential error when using older versions of AI Engine by adding a compatibility check.
- Update: Switch to AI Engine’s new hasAI() helper for more reliable detection of AI availability.
- Fix: Improve the AI suggestion UI/UX.
0.4.3 (2026/03/09)
- Add: Tooltips to help the users better.
- Update: Simplified and refreshed the UIs.
- 🎵 Discuss with others about Code Engine on the Discord.
- 🌴 Keep us motivated with a little review here. Thank you!
- 🥰 If you want to help us, check our Patreon. Thank you!
0.4.2 (2025/12/16)
- Add: Added shortcode attributes.
- Fix: Improved DB checks with an early return to reduce unnecessary queries.
0.4.1 (2025/12/03)
- Fix: Ensure blocks keep the correct context when focused by improving how block properties are handled.
- Fix: Restore proper behavior of the Code Blocks option and its settings tab.
- Add: Allow usage of PHP tags to create HTML line breaks in content.
- 🎵 Discuss with others about Code Engine on the Discord.
- 🌴 Keep us motivated with a little review here. Thank you!
- 🥰 If you want to help us, check our Patreon. Thank you!
0.4.0 (2025/11/12)
- Add: Enhanced the overall UI/UX for better user experience.
- Add: Keyboard shortcuts (Cmd+S, Cmd+Enter).
- Add: Included a “Clean Uninstall” option for easier plugin removal.
- Update: Reorganized plugin interface into tab-only layout.
- Fix: Hotfix to prevent other actions during code validation.
- Fix: Export of snippets.
0.3.9 (2025/10/10)
- Add: Implemented CMD+S as a shortcut to save snippets.
- Fix: Resolved an undefined array key warning related to ‘target’.
- Update: Ignore __mwai_ arguments in the editor for cleaner operation.
- Update: Enhanced the UI/UX.
0.3.8 (2025/09/30)
- Update: Improved the entire UI for a better user experience.
- Fix: Ensure mwai_query parameter is correctly passed and accessible within function calls.
0.3.7 (2025/09/01)
- Update: Code Engine Pro.
0.3.6 (2025/08/16)
- Update: There is now a Pro version for Code Blocks and Shortcodes.
- Update: Minor improvements and bug fixes.
0.3.5 (2025/07/23)
- Fix: Resolved React rendering issue caused by empty tags and undefined map calls.
- Update: Refreshed common functionalities for improved stability.
0.3.4 (2025/07/06)
- Update: Disallow PHP execution in code blocks by default, with an option to enable it.
- Update: Refactored the getSnippets method for improved stability.
- Update: Changed snippet name filtering to use ‘functionName’ instead of ‘name’.
- Fix: Allowed global snippets to execute on the Settings page to prevent blocking nonce filters.
0.3.3 (2025/06/29)
- Add: Support for “content” scope in dashboard and tags.
- Fix: Editor modal not displaying correctly.
- Fix: Columns and empty message now display as expected.
- Update: Renamed MCP tool prefix from code_engine_ to mwcode_ for better consistency.
- Update: Check DISALLOW_UNFILTERED_HTML for JavaScript content type snippets to enhance security.
- Update: Replaced error_log with core logging in API for improved reliability.
- Fix: Dashboard disables Quick Start if AI Engine is missing.
- Fix: Added missing dependencies to mwcode_snippet_vault script registration.
0.3.2 (2025/06/03)
- Add: API now matches the functionality of AI Engine and includes optional MCP support.
- Add: Security bypass option and reorganized plugin settings for easier management.
- Update: Shortened filter names to mwcode_rest_whitelist and mwcode_rest_authorized for clarity.
- Fix: Hotfix—adjusted to use ‘size’ parameter instead of ‘fullSize’, resolving compatibility issues.
- Fix: Resolved error_log spam, clarified REST route blocking messages, corrected typos, and improved code readability.
0.3.1 (2025/05/22)
- Fix: Prevent errors when processing snippets by removing an unnecessary argument from the sanitize function.
- Update: Improve the code editor’s appearance by adjusting how content overflows, ensuring the border radius displays correctly.
0.3.0 (2025/05/01)
- Add: Introduced API functions to create, update, and delete snippets via PHP Callables.
- Fix: Ensured PHP Callables avoid typed arguments to prevent InvalidArgumentException.
- Update: Refactored ContentBlock to use the CodeEditor component and removed unnecessary ID handling.
- Fix: Sanitized arrays and converted strings to arrays for safer callable argument handling.
- Fix: Corrected a return statement that was blocking the PHP Callable test tab.
- Add: Added a proof of concept for a Gutenberg block.
0.2.9 (2025/02/17)
- Fix: Corrected split function to handle null arguments properly.
- Add: Enabled the “Test” tab for all snippet types for better testing.
- Update: Refactored Quick Start snippet generation and introduced AI-powered snippet creation.
- Update: Removed Shortcode.js and cleaned up debug logs to improve code clarity.
- Update: Improved snippet execution by adding load.php and enhancing error handling.
- 💕 Discuss with others about it on Discord.
- 🌴 Keep us motivated with a little review here. Thank you!
0.2.8 (2025/01/04)
- Update: Refactored core class for better performance.
0.2.7 (2024/12/06)
- Fix: Insertion of the code generated by AI.
- Update: Visual enhancements.
- Update: Clean uninstall.
0.2.6 (2024/11/04)
- Update: Better editor, cleaner and more efficient.
- Add: Little tutorial, to help you get started.
- Fix: Avoid useless re-renders.
0.2.5 (2024/10/17)
- Update: Better code editor. Decoration for tags.
- Update: Added “Function Calling” next to Callable.
- Fix: Whitelist for REST to avoid issues.
- Fix: Many fixed and enhancements for AI Suggestions.
- Fix: Minor issues.
0.2.4
- Fix: Jumpy cursor and functions not available via API (0.2.3 specific issues).
- Add: Check the function name, and Sanitize.
- Fix: Lot of minor issues.
0.2.2
- Update: Better error handling.
- Update: Better logger.
0.2.1
- Update: Better AI suggestions and improved UI.
- Fix: Avoid the Code Editor to be suddently updated by external factors.
0.2.0
- Fix: Settings display.
- Update: JS functions are now also available in the admin.
0.1.9
- Update: A bunch of improvements to make Code Engine even more awesome! Basically, the UI became slighlty better to use, and the features are more stable.
0.1.8 (2024/07/16)
- Update: UI overhaul, with a new design, icons, and more.
- Add: Types for arguments.
- Fix: Got rid of some warnings and errors.
0.1.6 (2024/07/07)
- Add: Scheduling via WP events.
- Fix: Exclude disabled functions from functions list in the API.
- Update: Disabled Safe Mode for frontend snippets.
- Update: Various fixes and optimizations.
0.1.5 (2024/06/23)
- Update: Lots of little UI improvements.
- Fix: Escape value in sanitize function and correct import snippet primary key and tag validation.
- Fix: Ensure arrays are displayed in test logs and sanitize functions when saving.
0.1.4 (2024/06/15)
- Fix: If functions already exist, to avoid conflicts, the snippet will be disabled.
- Update: Scopes are now Backend, Frontend, Function, Persistent, and Scheduled.
- Update: Improved the styles.
0.1.3
- Fix: Resolved issue with Common Dashboard visibility when only Code Engine is used.
- Update: Enhanced UI with multiple component refactors and minor changes.
- Fix: Improved API functionality with secure query args decoding and request body support.
0.1.2
- Update: Disable Safe Mode for Admin (which is enabled by default).
- Update: Improved flow with AI Engine.
0.1.1
- Add: Import/Export Snippets & Settings.
0.1.0
- Update: Implemented version control for database updates with optimized queries.
- Update: Simplified database column declarations and improved compatibility by removing default values from ‘created’ and ‘updated’ fields.
0.0.9
- Update: Many enhancements around error handling and UI.
0.0.8
- Fix: Secondary way of checking the database if needed.
- Fix: Automatically disable snippets if they trigger a fatal error.
0.0.7
- Fix: Corrected UI behaviors including Test window size and wrapping, default tab selection in Edit modal, and default snippet name setting for Functions.
- Update: Enhanced error handling in “Test” mode to display errors instead of throwing them.
- Update: Eliminated “All” option from the Type Select dropdown.
0.0.6
- Add: Settings for developers.
- Fix: Minor issues.
0.0.5
- Update: Arguments with no default value are automatically marked as required.
0.0.2
- Info: Revamped release.
0.0.1
- Info: Old release.