Classic Monks v1.2.0

WordPress got smarter. Classic Monks now ships with a complete AI workspace built for agencies and developers.

• Classic AI PanelAdded an AI agent that lives inside your WordPress admin bar, chat with it to manage posts, plugins, themes, users, and more. It uses 50+ built-in abilities to take action across your site. Configure your provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Ollama, or custom) and optionally connect a RAG knowledge base for site-aware answers. Requires WordPress 6.9+.
• Bricks AIGenerate and refine Bricks Builder content directly inside Classic Monks, from copy to structure.
• AI Media WorkflowsGenerate and edit images inside WordPress media tools, with a standalone editor and Bricks Builder asset loading.
• AI Alt Text GeneratorBatch-generate alt text from the media library with inline tooling and Bricks integration for faster accessibility compliance.

Converting external designs into Bricks layouts is now native.

• Live HTML to BricksA dedicated sync panel converts HTML, CSS, and JavaScript into living Bricks layouts.
• BEM GeneratorAuto-generate BEM classes for cleaner, more consistent naming workflows.
• CSS Auto-WrappingScope custom CSS automatically so styles do not leak across elements.
• CSS AutocompleteSmart autocomplete inside Bricks for faster, error-free styling.
• SVG to Image ConverterRight-click any SVG in Bricks and convert it to a raster image asset instantly.
• WooCommerce Dynamic TagsNew dynamic data tags for richer product templates inside Bricks.

No more bouncing between plugins to review leads.

• Form Desk(formerly Form Entries) is a multi-provider submissions manager for Bricks Forms and Fluent Forms — view, manage, and organize entries from one admin interface. We also hardened the protected Read column to prevent state-related admin errors.

Writing custom code inside WordPress now feels like a real IDE.

• CodeMirror-powered editingwith syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and single-snippet export.
• Import improvementsBetter native imports plus support for migrating from the Code Snippets plugin.
• Expanded hook optionsand a simplified PHP hook selector (legacy auto-detection removed for clarity).
• FixedFalse conflict warnings during snippet edits, autocomplete stability, and general editor friction.

Cleaner libraries, safer conversions, and more control.

• Media File RenamingRename assets directly from the media library for better organization and SEO-friendly filenames.
• Image ConverterReworked for stronger reliability, correct WordPress thumbnail sizing, clearer progress feedback, and better Replace Media compatibility. New option to preserve or strip EXIF metadata on conversion.
• ImprovedAssets ManagerImproved unloading logic, user bypass handling, and frontend performance. Fixed page-builder conflicts, empty plugin groups, and bulk search initialization errors.

More providers, safer delivery, and flexible branding.

• New SMTP ProvidersResend and Emailit added, with API key authentication, improved sender detection, richer logging, and retry queue processing for fewer stalled workflows.
• Login CustomizationLoad custom CSS on the login page and center your logo with a new toggle.
• Custom Login URLAdded URL whitelist support so approved third-party login flows (SSO, membership plugins) are not blocked.

• Post RevisionsCleaner UI and optimized backend handling for revision cleanup.
• WooCommerce CheckoutSmarter Place Order button icon handling that respects dynamic payment gateway updates.
• FixedMath CaptchaToken-based validation prevents answer tampering.
• FixedEncryption KeysFallback validation now blocks insecure default key usage.
• Assets ManagerSanitized CSS class handling and regex timeout protection against XSS and ReDoS.
• FixedAI Media ToolsHardened request handling, model validation, and compatibility checks.
• FixedLogin SecurityImproved logout handling and lockout behavior for more reliable protection.