Getting Started

Get CommandWise up and running in under a minute. This guide will walk you through installation and your first command.

Requirements

Before installing CommandWise, make sure your environment meets these minimum requirements:

• WordPress: 6.2 or higher
• PHP: 7.4 or higher
• Modern Browser: Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, or Edge 90+

Why these requirements?

CommandWise uses modern JavaScript features and WordPress APIs that require these minimum versions. Most WordPress sites already meet these requirements.

Get CommandWise (Free)

Purchase the free version from our website:

• wpcommandwise.com

Installation

Method 1: Manual Upload

If you've downloaded the plugin ZIP file from wpcommandwise.com:

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
3. Click Choose File and select the command-wise.zip file
4. Click Install Now
5. Click Activate Plugin when installation completes

Method 2: FTP Upload

For advanced users who prefer FTP:

1. Download the plugin ZIP file
2. Extract the ZIP to get the command-wise folder
3. Upload the command-wise folder to /wp-content/plugins/ via FTP
4. Log in to WordPress admin
5. Navigate to Plugins and activate CommandWise

Verification

After installation, verify CommandWise is working:

1. Look for the icon in your WordPress admin bar (top right)
2. Press Cmd + K (Mac) or Ctrl + K (Windows/Linux)
3. You should see the command palette overlay appear

If the command palette opens, congratulations! You're all set.

Your First Command

Let's try your first command to see how fast CommandWise really is:

Opening the Command Palette

Press the keyboard shortcut:

• Mac: Cmd + K
• Windows/Linux: Ctrl + K

You'll see a search bar appear in the center of your screen with a list of admin menu items.

Searching

Start typing to filter the menu items. For example:

• Type "post" to find post-related pages
• Type "media" to access the media library
• Type "plugin" to manage plugins
• Type "settings" to access various settings pages

Search matches relevant admin menu item titles. For content entities, use #post, #page, or #user to perform live searches.

Navigating

Use your keyboard to navigate the results:

• ↓ or ↑: Move between results
• Enter: Navigate to selected page
• Escape: Close the command palette

Example: Creating a New Post

Instead of clicking through menus:

1. Press Cmd/Ctrl + K
2. Type "new post" or just "newp"
3. Press Enter

You're instantly on the "Add New Post" page. Fast, right?

Troubleshooting

Having issues? Check the Troubleshooting guide for detailed solutions to common problems.

What's Next?

Now that CommandWise is installed and you've tried your first command:

• Learn about all Features - Discover everything CommandWise can do
• Master Keyboard Shortcuts - Become a command palette power user
• Read the Usage Guide - Tips and tricks for getting the most out of CommandWise

Ready to learn more? Explore Features →