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<p>Add the <strong>Table of Contents Block</strong> anywhere in your Gutenberg editor. It scans H2–H6 headings in the post content and builds a nested, clickable table of contents. Links automatically work by adding IDs to headings.</p>
<p>No configuration needed. Works on single posts and pages (not archives or category listings).</p>
<ul>
<li>No theme editing required<br />
You can activate the plugin on any site.</li>
<li>Compatible with Gutenberg / Classic Editor<br />
It processes the final rendered HTML.</li>
<li>SEO-friendly<br />
IDs are based on sanitize_title(), the same function WP uses for slugs.</li>
<li>Works with headings that already have IDs<br />
It does not overwrite existing IDs.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Example:</strong><br />
– Structure Your Content – Write your post or page using semantic headings (H2, H3, etc.)—just like you normally would.<br />
– Insert the Table of Contents Block – Add the “Table of Contents Block” anywhere in your editor (e.g., right after the introduction).<br />
– Let It Work Automatically – The plugin scans your headings, builds a hierarchical, scroll-linked table of contents in real time, and updates dynamically as you edit.</p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Server-side generated Table of Contents</li>
<li>Automatically detects H2–H6 headings</li>
<li>Generates nested lists based on heading hierarchy</li>
<li>Automatically adds IDs to headings when missing</li>
<li>Lightweight and simple</li>
<li>Useful for:
<ul>
<li>Adding a Table of Contents to a post or page</li>
<li>Generating heading IDs</li>
<li>Linking to sections within content</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why use this plugin?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Smart Parsing: Supports H2 through H6 headings</li>
<li>Clean Output: Uses standard HTML lists for maximum theme compatibility</li>
<li>Non-intrusive: Does not modify existing heading IDs</li>
<li>Lightweight & Fast</li>
</ul>


Supplyist TOC Block

A simple Gutenberg block that automatically generates a nested table of contents from post headings.

Chance Lin

<p>cclin Smart Table of Contents is a lightweight and flexible TOC plugin built specifically for <strong>long-form content, tutorials, and documentation-style websites</strong>.</p>
<p>This plugin focuses on reading experience, content structure, and navigation clarity, making it ideal for blogs, technical articles, and knowledge bases.</p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Automatically extract headings from H2 to H6 (configurable)</li>
<li>Clean and structured hierarchical TOC output</li>
<li>Automatic heading numbering (1, 1.1, 1.1.1)</li>
<li>Smooth scroll navigation</li>
<li>Scrollspy support (active heading highlight while scrolling)</li>
<li>Multiple display positions:
<ul>
<li>Inline TOC at the top of content</li>
<li>Fixed sidebar TOC</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Independent expand/collapse behavior for different TOC modes</li>
<li>Auto insert TOC into content</li>
<li>Support for custom post types</li>
<li>Gutenberg-compatible (works seamlessly with block editor content)</li>
<li>Fully internationalized (i18n ready)</li>
<li>Lightweight, clean OOP architecture</li>
</ul>
<h3>Designed for</h3>
<p>cclin Smart Table of Contents is especially suitable for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Long-form blog posts</li>
<li>Technical tutorials</li>
<li>Documentation websites</li>
<li>Knowledge bases</li>
<li>Structured academic or research content</li>
</ul>
<h3>Customization</h3>
<p>Instead of requiring users to write custom CSS, the plugin provides structured options such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>Heading levels selection</li>
<li>Numbering toggle</li>
<li>Display position control</li>
<li>Sticky offset settings</li>
<li>Expand / collapse behavior</li>
</ul>
<p>This ensures both flexibility and safety while maintaining performance and compatibility.</p>
<h3>Third-Party Libraries</h3>
<p>This plugin bundles the following third-party library:</p>
<ul>
<li>Select2 (https://github.com/select2/select2)<br />
License: MIT<br />
License file included in: /assets/vendor/select2/LICENSE</li>
</ul>


cclin Smart Table of Contents

A lightweight, reading-focused Table of Contents (TOC) plugin optimized for long-form articles, documentation, and structured content.

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