1. Ensure Node.js is installed globally on the target system.
2. Run npm i in the theme directory.
3. Run npm start to start ongoing development task, or npm run build to compile assets a single time.

The theme makes use of the barrel-cli, which wraps much of the webpack and postcss functionality along with tooling for our modular development workflow.

If you have an issue with setup, please open an issue on GitHub.

The following plugins are always included:

1. Yoast SEO
2. Advanced Custom Fields
3. Gravity Forms
4. Intuitive Custom Post Order
5. Custom Post Type UI
6. Kraken Image Optimizer
7. Redirection
8. SearchWP

Pantheon Plugins: These plugins are only used on Pantheon.

1. Native PHP Sessions for WordPress - only used with authenticated user traffic

Move to Contributing? In advanced of adding any new plugin or software library specifically for a requirement of the project, please open an issue and assign it to the lead or overseeing developer for approval.

Most WordPress plugins will need to be added as a support or hotfix sub-branch of the upstream code to reduce review overhead. DO NOT add plugins into a feature branch or in develop directly.

There are several reasons to add a software library or Software Development Kit (SDK). There are also several considersations for adding a SDK to a project. Before adding a library, please consult with the lead or overseeing developer.

The following questions will help guide the conversation for both plugins and SDKs:

• What licenses governs its usage?
• Is it "free as in beer" (gratis, freeware)?
• Is it "free as in speech" (libre, open source)?
• Can it be redistributed?
• Does it cover important architecture, security, or design aspects of a project?
• Does it handle complex business features or logic?
• What are its dependencies?
• How often does the software receive maintenance or updates?
• How well-rated is the software by community or users?
• Are any APIs provided or exposed for development purposes?

Prepare to answer the above and other questions by opening an issue and assigning it to the lead or overseeing developer for approval.

jQuery is deregistered by default in the enqueue_scripts_and_styles() method in lib/class-theme-init.php. If a plugin requires jQuery as a dependency, you should remove this code.