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Pratik Barvaliya

<p>AISignal Markdown Converter is a lightweight WordPress plugin that exposes eligible published content as Markdown while staying close to normal WordPress routing and output behavior.</p>
<p>Features include:</p>
<ul>
<li><code>?format=markdown</code> support for singular content and the homepage</li>
<li><code>.md</code> URL handling</li>
<li><code>Accept: text/markdown</code> negotiation</li>
<li>REST endpoints for Markdown retrieval by post ID or slug path</li>
<li>rendered HTML capture, extraction, normalization, and Markdown conversion</li>
<li>ACF-aware fallback extraction for content stored outside the main editor</li>
<li>compatible with many builder-based pages when important content is server-rendered</li>
<li>alternate Markdown discovery through a head link and <code>Link</code> response header</li>
<li>optional YAML frontmatter for Markdown documents</li>
<li>post type controls and exclusion controls for Markdown availability</li>
<li>optional crawler insights with bot detection, request logging, request summary charts, retention, and filtering</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
<p>Crawler insights stores request metadata for detected bot traffic to successful Markdown responses. It does not store IP addresses, cookies, request bodies, or raw user-agent strings.</p>


AISignal Markdown Converter


Clean, well-structured plugin that exposes WordPress content as Markdown via .md URLs, query params, and REST


Solid Markdown bridge for AI


It just works. Posts are instantly available with .md URLs. Easy to control which posts and post types get markdown. Copes well with ACF.



I'm finding the 'Crawler Insights' especially interesting. Not only does it confirm that the plugin is doing its job, it confirms just how much of your site traffic is coming from AI bots - something which my existing statistics solution isn't yet doing.


Works as promised. Great stats!

Expose WordPress content as clean Markdown, including ACF-backed content fallbacks, through .md URLs, query parameters, and REST endpoints.

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<p>YAML Custom Fields allows you to define structured content schemas with an intuitive interface and ACF-like template functions. Perfect for theme developers who want flexible, schema-based content management without the complexity.</p>
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Define YAML schemas for page templates and template partials</li>
<li>15+ field types including string, rich-text, images, blocks, taxonomies, data objects, and more</li>
<li>Easy-to-use admin interface for managing schemas and data</li>
<li><strong>Three-level data hierarchy:</strong>
<ul>
<li>Per-page data for individual customization (stored in post meta)</li>
<li>Per-template global data shared across all posts using the same template</li>
<li>Site-wide global data for partials like headers and footers</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Per-field global/local toggle:</strong> Each field can independently use template global data or page-specific data</li>
<li><strong>Visual dual-field interface:</strong> See both template global and page-specific values side-by-side</li>
<li>Data Objects for managing structured, reusable data (universities, companies, etc.)</li>
<li>Data Validation page for reviewing imported content</li>
<li>Consolidated Export/Import page for all data types (settings, page data, data objects)</li>
<li>Simple template functions with ACF-like syntax and auto-merge behavior</li>
<li>Administrator-only access for security</li>
<li>Clean uninstall removes all database records</li>
<li>WordPress Coding Standards compliant</li>
</ul>
<h4>Supported Field Types</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>String</strong> – Single-line text with min/max length</li>
<li><strong>Text</strong> – Multi-line textarea</li>
<li><strong>Rich Text</strong> – WordPress WYSIWYG editor</li>
<li><strong>Code</strong> – Code editor with syntax highlighting</li>
<li><strong>Boolean</strong> – Checkbox for true/false values</li>
<li><strong>Number</strong> – Number input with min/max constraints</li>
<li><strong>Date</strong> – Date picker with optional time</li>
<li><strong>Select</strong> – Dropdown with single/multiple selection</li>
<li><strong>Taxonomy</strong> – WordPress categories, tags, or custom taxonomies with single/multiple selection</li>
<li><strong>Post Type</strong> – Dropdown to select registered post types (Post, Page, custom post types)</li>
<li><strong>Data Object</strong> – Reference to structured data objects managed independently (universities, companies, team members, etc.)</li>
<li><strong>Image</strong> – WordPress media uploader for images</li>
<li><strong>File</strong> – WordPress media uploader for any file</li>
<li><strong>Object</strong> – Nested group of fields</li>
<li><strong>Block</strong> – Repeatable blocks for flexible page builders</li>
</ul>
<h4>Usage Example</h4>
<p>In your theme template:</p>
<pre><code><?php
$hero_title = ycf_get_field('hero_title');
$hero_image = ycf_get_image('hero_image', null, 'full');
$category = ycf_get_term('category');
$post_type = ycf_get_post_type('content_type');
$university = ycf_get_data_object('university');
$features = ycf_get_field('features');
?>

<div class="hero">
  <?php if ($hero_image): ?>
    <img src="<?php echo esc_url($hero_image['url']); ?>" alt="<?php echo esc_attr($hero_image['alt']); ?>">
  <?php endif; ?>
  <h1><?php echo esc_html($hero_title); ?></h1>
  <?php if ($category): ?>
    <span class="category"><?php echo esc_html($category->name); ?></span>
  <?php endif; ?>
  <?php if ($university): ?>
    <p><?php echo esc_html($university['name']); ?></p>
  <?php endif; ?>
</div>
</code></pre>
<h3>Developer Documentation</h3>
<h4>Template Functions</h4>
<p><strong>Get a single field value:</strong></p>
<pre><code>$value = ycf_get_field('field_name');
$value = ycf_get_field('field_name', 123); // Specific post ID
$value = ycf_get_field('logo', 'partial:header.php'); // From partial
$value = ycf_get_field('title', null, $block); // From block context
</code></pre>
<p><strong>Get image field with details:</strong></p>
<pre><code>$image = ycf_get_image('field_name', null, 'full');
$image = ycf_get_image('field_name', 123, 'thumbnail'); // Specific post ID
$image = ycf_get_image('icon', null, 'medium', $block); // From block context

// Returns: array('id', 'url', 'alt', 'title', 'caption', 'description', 'width', 'height')
</code></pre>
<p><strong>Get file field with details:</strong></p>
<pre><code>$file = ycf_get_file('field_name', null);
$file = ycf_get_file('field_name', 123); // Specific post ID
$file = ycf_get_file('document', null, $block); // From block context

// Returns: array('id', 'url', 'path', 'filename', 'filesize', 'mime_type', 'title')
</code></pre>
<p><strong>Get taxonomy field (term or terms):</strong></p>
<pre><code>$term = ycf_get_term('field_name', null);
$term = ycf_get_term('field_name', 123); // Specific post ID
$term = ycf_get_term('category', null, $block); // From block context

// Returns: WP_Term object or array of WP_Term objects (for multiple selection)
</code></pre>
<p><strong>Get post type field:</strong></p>
<pre><code>$post_type = ycf_get_post_type('field_name', null);
$post_type = ycf_get_post_type('field_name', 123); // Specific post ID
$post_type = ycf_get_post_type('content_type', null, $block); // From block context

// Returns: WP_Post_Type object or null
</code></pre>
<p><strong>Get data object field:</strong></p>
<pre><code>$university = ycf_get_data_object('field_name', null);
$university = ycf_get_data_object('field_name', 123); // Specific post ID
$university = ycf_get_data_object('university', null, $block); // From block context

// Returns: Array with data object entry fields or null
</code></pre>
<p><strong>Get all entries of a data object type:</strong></p>
<pre><code>$all_universities = ycf_get_data_objects('universities');
foreach ($all_universities as $entry_id => $university) {
    echo esc_html($university['name']);
}

// Returns: Array of all entries for the specified data object type
</code></pre>
<p><strong>Get all fields:</strong></p>
<pre><code>$fields = ycf_get_fields();
$fields = ycf_get_fields(123); // Specific post ID
$fields = ycf_get_fields('partial:footer.php'); // From partial
</code></pre>
<p><strong>Check if field exists:</strong></p>
<pre><code>if (ycf_has_field('hero_title')) {
    echo ycf_get_field('hero_title');
}
</code></pre>
<p><strong>Working with Block fields:</strong></p>
<pre><code>$blocks = ycf_get_field('features');

if (!empty($blocks)) {
    foreach ($blocks as $block) {
        // Access nested fields using context_data parameter
        $title = ycf_get_field('title', null, $block);
        $icon = ycf_get_image('icon', null, 'thumbnail', $block);
        $category = ycf_get_term('category', null, $block);

        echo '<h3>' . esc_html($title) . '</h3>';
        if ($icon) {
            echo '<img src="' . esc_url($icon['url']) . '">';
        }
        if ($category) {
            echo '<span>' . esc_html($category->name) . '</span>';
        }
    }
}
</code></pre>
<h4>Sample YAML Schema</h4>
<pre><code>fields:
  - name: hero_title
    label: Hero Title
    type: string
    required: true
    options:
      maxlength: 100
  - name: hero_image
    label: Hero Image
    type: image
  - name: category
    label: Category
    type: taxonomy
    options:
      taxonomy: category
  - name: tags
    label: Tags
    type: taxonomy
    multiple: true
    options:
      taxonomy: post_tag
  - name: content_type
    label: Content Type
    type: post_type
  - name: university
    label: University
    type: data_object
    options:
      object_type: universities
  - name: features
    label: Features
    type: block
    list: true
    blockKey: type
    blocks:
      - name: feature
        label: Feature Block
        fields:
          - name: title
            label: Title
            type: string
          - name: icon
            label: Icon
            type: image
          - name: description
            label: Description
            type: text
</code></pre>
<h4>Working with Partials</h4>
<p>For custom partials, add the @ycf marker in the file header:</p>
<pre><code><?php
/**
 * Custom Navigation Partial
 * @ycf
 */
</code></pre>
<p>Then click “Refresh Template List” in the YAML Custom Fields admin page.</p>
<h4>Template Global Fields</h4>
<p>Template Global Fields allow you to define default values that are shared across all posts using the same template, while still allowing individual posts to override specific fields.</p>
<p><strong>Setting up Template Global:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Go to <strong>YAML Custom Fields</strong> admin page</li>
<li>Enable YAML for your template (e.g., page.php)</li>
<li>Click <strong>Add Template Global</strong> to define the template global schema</li>
<li>Define fields that should have shared default values</li>
<li>Click <strong>Manage Template Global Data</strong> to set the default values</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Using Template Global in Posts:</strong></p>
<p>When editing a post that uses a template with Template Global fields, you’ll see a dual-field interface for each field:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Template Global (All Pages)</strong> – Read-only display showing the default value (with Edit link)</li>
<li><strong>Page-Specific Value</strong> – Editable field for this post only</li>
<li><strong>Checkbox</strong> – “Use template global for this field” – Toggle per field</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Consistency:</strong> Set default values once, use across all posts</li>
<li><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Override any field on any post individually</li>
<li><strong>Clarity:</strong> See both global and local values side-by-side</li>
<li><strong>Efficiency:</strong> Update template global to affect all posts at once</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Data Priority (when using template functions):</strong></p>
<p>When a field uses template global, <code>ycf_get_field()</code> returns data in this priority order:</p>
<ol>
<li>Page-specific value (if “use template global” is unchecked)</li>
<li>Template global value (if “use template global” is checked)</li>
<li>Site-wide global value (if template has site-wide global enabled)</li>
<li>null (if no value exists)</li>
</ol>
<h4>Data Storage</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Page/Post data:</strong> Stored in post meta with key <code>_yaml_cf_data</code></li>
<li><strong>Template Global preferences:</strong> Stored in post meta with key <code>_yaml_cf_use_template_global_fields</code> (per-field array)</li>
<li><strong>Template Global schemas:</strong> Stored in options table with key <code>yaml_cf_template_global_schemas</code></li>
<li><strong>Template Global data:</strong> Stored in options table with key <code>yaml_cf_template_global_data</code></li>
<li><strong>Site-wide global schema:</strong> Stored in options table with key <code>yaml_cf_global_schema</code></li>
<li><strong>Site-wide global data:</strong> Stored in options table with key <code>yaml_cf_global_data</code></li>
<li><strong>Partial data:</strong> Stored in options table with key <code>yaml_cf_partial_data</code></li>
<li><strong>Schemas:</strong> Stored in options table with key <code>yaml_cf_schemas</code></li>
<li><strong>Data Object Types:</strong> Stored in options table with key <code>yaml_cf_data_object_types</code></li>
<li><strong>Data Object Entries:</strong> Stored in options table with keys <code>yaml_cf_data_object_entries_{type_slug}</code></li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
<p>YAML Custom Fields does not collect, store, or transmit any user data outside of your WordPress installation. All data is stored locally in your WordPress database.</p>
<h3>Third-Party Libraries</h3>
<p>This plugin includes the following third-party libraries:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Symfony YAML Component</strong> (v6.4) – Licensed under MIT License (GPL-compatible)
<ul>
<li>Homepage: https://symfony.com/components/Yaml</li>
<li>License: https://github.com/symfony/yaml/blob/7.3/LICENSE</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Author: <a href="https://www.silvestar.codes" rel="nofollow ugc">Silvestar Bistrovic</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>For documentation, examples, and support, visit:<br />
* <a href="https://github.com/maliMirkec/yaml-custom-fields" rel="nofollow ugc">Plugin Documentation</a><br />
* <a href="https://github.com/maliMirkec/yaml-custom-fields/issues" rel="nofollow ugc">Report Issues</a></p>


YAML Custom Fields

A WordPress plugin for managing YAML frontmatter schemas in theme templates and partials.

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