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MediaRon Block Shortcuts for GenerateBlocks is an add-on for GenerateBlocks<\/a> that brings additional functionality and enhancements to your block editing experience. Key features include:<\/p>\n\n

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  1. Pattern Importer<\/strong>: Easily import remote patterns, including all images and unique IDs, ensuring no style conflicts.<\/li>\n
  2. Version 1 to Version 2 Blocks Converter<\/strong>: Stuck on an old v1 site? Convert v1 to v2 blocks with a quick transform, or surgically behind a useful contextual menu shortcut.<\/li>\n
  3. Adobe Font Support<\/strong>: Integrate Adobe Fonts from popular font plugins like Astra\u2019s Typekit plugin<\/a> and Blocksy\u2019s Adobe Font module<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  4. Container Block Wrapping and Unwrapping<\/strong>: Select multiple blocks and wrap them in a Container block with ease. Just as easily, you can unwrap the container via a contextual shortcut.<\/li>\n
  5. Transform the Group block to a Container<\/strong>: Convert Group blocks into Container blocks, maintaining all internal blocks.<\/li>\n
  6. Command Palette Shortcuts<\/strong>: Access GenerateBlocks settings quickly with shortcut commands in the block editor\u2019s Command Palette. This includes a post-wide v1 to v2 block conversion shortcut. Other commands allow for quick regeneration of GenerateBlocks styles, and a command for outlining different blocks such as grids and containers.<\/li>\n
  7. Unique ID Generation<\/strong>: Avoid style conflicts by generating new unique IDs for duplicated or copied blocks. This is still very useful today.<\/li>\n
  8. Build Styles for Select Post Types and Templates<\/strong>: Have GenerateBlocks regenerate site-wide styles based on your selected post types or FSE templates.<\/li>\n
  9. Useful Block Commands<\/strong>: Convert all paragraph blocks into Text blocks (with paragraphs being selected) as well as converting all headlines into a Text block with appropriate headings selected.<\/li>\n
  10. Add a Global Menu Toolbar Shortcut<\/strong>: The current admin bar only shows overlays. With Block Shortcuts, you can see all available menu items from a top-level admin menu in the toolbar in both the admin and the frontend.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    MediaRon Block Shortcuts for GenerateBlocks is perfect for users looking to streamline their GenerateBlocks workflow and add more versatility to the block editor design experience.<\/p>\n\n

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    The source code for this plugin is open source and available on GitHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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    1. Upload the plugin files to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/mediaron-block-shortcuts-for-gb<\/code> directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.<\/li>\n
    2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.<\/li>\n
    3. Use the plugin via the block editor in your WordPress site.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      A GeneratePress One subscription<\/a> is recommended, but not required for this plugin to work.<\/p>\n\n

      This plugin requires GenerateBlocks<\/a> to work.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      What shortcuts does this plugin provide to GenerateBlocks?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
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      • The ability to wrap any block in a container via a contextual menu shortcut.<\/li>\n
      • The ability to unwrap any container or grid into its parent via a contextual menu shortcut.<\/li>\n
      • Transform a shape block into a linked button or Text block via block transforms and contextual menu shortcut.<\/li>\n
      • Regenerate all unique IDs via a very useful contextual menu shortcut.<\/li>\n
      • Transform a Group block into a container block, and even unwrap group blocks via a contextual menu shortcut.<\/li>\n
      • Clear all block styles for a block using a contextual menu shortcut.<\/li>\n
      • Toggle outlines for all containers and grids for a post via a useful command (using CMD+K).<\/li>\n
      • Transform v1 blocks into v2+ via a contextual menu shortcut.<\/li>\n
      • Transform all v1 blocks into v2+ via a useful command (using CMD+K).<\/li>\n
      • Via an admin setting, convert headline markdown syntax into a Headline block (now a Text block with appropriate headings).<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/dd>\n

        How does this plugin help with v1 block migration?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        With two very useful shortcuts.<\/p>\n\n

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        1. A contextual menu (best used in the List View) allows you to convert the selected blocks from v1 to v2+.<\/li>\n
        2. A command (using CMD+K) that'll convert all v1 blocks into v2 at once.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

          The plugin also allows you to load v1 blocks alongside v2 blocks, with labels clearly separating the two so you can tell which block version you're dealing with.<\/p><\/dd>\n

          What is the Pattern Importer Block and how does it work?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

          The Pattern Importer allows you to import GenerateBlocks patterns, automatically generating unique IDs and importing remote images inline, which is perfect for copying patterns from live to local in seconds.<\/p><\/dd>\n

          Is this plugin free?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

          Yes, free as in beer. It was called \"GB Extras\" when it was a pro plugin, but the parent company had to close its doors. Rather than let a useful tool languish on GitHub unnoticed, I've decided to release it for free on .org to be open-source and freely available as long as possible.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

          1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
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          • Initial WordPress.org release.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Enhance your GB experience with Block Shortcuts for GenerateBlocks, featuring a Pattern Importer, v1 to v2 transforms, container shortcuts, and more.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/389550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=389550"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/ronalfy"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=389550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=389550"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=389550"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=389550"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=389550"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=389550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}