{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The WP Minute+","title":"From Plugin Security to Better AI Workflows with Zack Katz","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1944,"description":"On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, GravityKit’s Zack Katz joins Eric to discuss his company’s forward-thinking features, including cryptographic signing on plugin updates and the new Block MCP tool. Zack shares that the recent plugin supply chain attacks inspired a more secure method for product distribution – potentially the first for a commercial plugin. Meanwhile, Block MCP fills a gap in the current WordPress AI landscape by working within the native block structure, rather than raw HTML. This episode provides you with the inside scoop on making WordPress safer and more user-friendly.\n\nTakeaways:\nCryptographic signing ensures plugin updates are secure.\nSupply chain attacks are a real concern for plugin developers.\nGravityKit is the first to implement cryptographic signing in WordPress plugins.\nThe Block MCP tool addresses frustrations with existing MCPs.\nAI can significantly enhance the editing experience in WordPress.\nGranular editing is simplified with the Block MCP tool.\nThe Block MCP tool can automatically identify and use the best blocks.\nInternal linking can be improved using AI with the Block MCP.\nThe plugin allows for non-destructive edits and easy rollbacks.\nImportant Links:\nGravityKit products now give you a stronger reason to trust what you install\nIntroducing Block MCP: the WordPress MCP we built because nothing else worked\nBlock MCP: GitHub | Plugin\nThe WP Minute+ Podcast: thewpminute.com/subscribe","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Sc_eJunw7xigqxjwbAQZm4WVha2xRuUoFYgmWEEXnaU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hODUy/NDIxOTQzZmFmNDk3/ZDk4ZGUzZTQ3NzA3/NTk5MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}