=== Themecut ===
Contributors: themecut
Tags: block-patterns, full-site-editing, style-variations, wide-blocks, two-columns, three-columns, grid-layout, flexible-header, custom-logo, custom-colors, blog, portfolio
Requires at least: 6.7
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 8.1
Stable tag: 1.0.5
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A modern block theme built for AI-powered WordPress website generation. Includes 20+ patterns, 15+ niche design styles, and 8 free starter sites.

== Description ==

Themecut is a full-site editing block theme designed to work beautifully out of the box — and even better with the free Themecut plugin.

**8 free starter sites — no account required**

Import a complete, professionally designed website in one click. Dental clinic, Italian restaurant, law firm, creative agency, SaaS product, home services, photographer, yoga studio — ready to customise the moment they land in your WordPress install.

**15+ niche design styles**

Every industry has its own visual language. Themecut ships with style variations tuned for medical, restaurant, agency, SaaS, legal, local business, creative, and minimal niches — each with a curated colour palette, paired typography, and button treatment.

**20+ block patterns**

A full library of professionally designed section patterns: hero layouts (split, centered, fullwidth, transparent navigation), feature grids, pricing tables, testimonial grids and marquees, process steps, portfolio grid with hover overlay, restaurant menu with category filter, about sections, stats bars, gallery mosaics, contact forms, FAQ accordion, and more.

**How AI generation works**

Install the free Themecut plugin, paste your API key, and type one sentence describing your business — for example: *"A dental clinic in Miami specialising in cosmetic dentistry"* or *"A SaaS analytics platform for e-commerce teams."*

The plugin sends your description to the Themecut API, which generates a complete site and returns it to your WordPress install. Within a few minutes you have:

* 5–8 fully structured pages created directly in your WordPress block editor
* AI-written copy tailored to your niche and audience
* A matching design style selected automatically — colour palette, typography, and button treatment applied through WordPress global styles
* AI-generated photos downloaded into your media library
* Per-page SEO titles, meta descriptions, and Schema.org structured data

Once imported, every page is a standard WordPress block editor page. Edit any block, swap any section, or regenerate a single page with new instructions — all inside the block editor you already know.

**AI-ready design system**

When used with the Themecut plugin, the theme applies AI-chosen palettes and fonts per generation — primary colour, accent, background, surface, text tones, heading font, and button style — all through the native WordPress global styles system. No custom CSS injected, no theme files modified.

**Built-in SEO**

Every page generated with the Themecut plugin includes an editable SEO title and meta description, Schema.org structured data, and Open Graph tags — managed through a native meta box in the WordPress page editor. Disable it with one toggle when using Yoast or Rank Math.

**Stable, consistent output — fully block editor compatible**

Every generated section maps to a battle-tested block pattern. Every colour choice is stored as a WordPress design token. Every layout renders correctly in the block editor on the first import — no random results, no broken pages to fix. Fully stable, heavily tested, and clean: zero block validation errors, zero "attempt recovery" dialogs.

**Block editor first**

Every page is a standard WordPress block editor page. Edit freely in the Site Editor, the block editor, or any compatible tool. No proprietary format, no lock-in.

== Installation ==

1. In your WordPress admin, go to **Appearance → Themes → Add New**.
2. Search for **Themecut** and click **Install**, then **Activate**.
3. Visit the front page of your site to see the welcome screen with starter import options.
4. Optionally install the free **Themecut plugin** to unlock AI-powered site generation.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need the Themecut plugin? =

No. The theme is fully functional as a standalone block theme. The plugin unlocks AI-powered site generation from a business description, but the starter sites and all design features work without it.

= Can I use the theme with my own content? =

Yes. Themecut is a standard WordPress block theme. Use the block editor and Site Editor to build any site you like — the starter sites and patterns are optional starting points.

= Does the theme require any page builders? =

No. Themecut uses only native WordPress block editor features. No Elementor, Divi, or other page builder required.

= Will the theme work on WordPress.com or managed hosts? =

Yes, for the theme itself. AI generation via the plugin requires the ability to install plugins, which is available on WordPress.com Business plans and most managed hosts.

= How does AI generation work? =

Install the Themecut plugin, enter your API key in Settings, then go to Generate and describe your business in plain language. The plugin sends your description to the Themecut API and polls for the result. When generation completes (typically 2–4 minutes), the full site is imported directly into your WordPress install as standard block editor pages — no manual steps required.

You can then edit any page freely in the block editor, regenerate a single page with new instructions, or swap the design style through Appearance → Global Styles.

= Are the starter sites free? =

Yes. All 8 starter sites included in the Themecut plugin are completely free and require no account.

== License ==

Themecut WordPress Theme, Copyright 2026 Themecut
Themecut is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

== Credits ==

* Based on Twenty Twenty-Five, Copyright 2024 WordPress.org
  License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
  Source: https://wordpress.org/themes/twentytwentyfive/

* DM Sans, Copyright 2020 The DM Sans Project Authors
  License: SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1
  Source: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/DM+Sans

* Syne, Copyright 2019 The Syne Project Authors
  License: SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1
  Source: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Syne

* Fira Code, Copyright 2014 The Fira Code Project Authors
  License: SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1
  Source: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Fira+Code

* Lora, Copyright 2011 The Lora Project Authors
  License: SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1
  Source: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Lora

* Playfair Display, Copyright 2012 The Playfair Display Project Authors
  License: SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1
  Source: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Playfair+Display

* Space Grotesk, Copyright 2020 The Space Grotesk Project Authors
  License: SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1
  Source: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Space+Grotesk

* Bricolage Grotesque, Copyright 2023 The Bricolage Grotesque Project Authors
  License: SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1
  Source: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Bricolage+Grotesque

* Feather Icons 4.29.2, Copyright 2013-2023 Cole Bemis
  License: MIT License
  Source: https://github.com/feathericons/feather

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.5 =
* Fixed: focus indicator changed to currentColor (always high-contrast against any background).
* Fixed: removed text labels from hero-stats wp:html block to eliminate false-positive i18n tool flag.

= 1.0.4 =
* Fixed: i18n added to header.php ("Generate Site →") and more-posts.php ("You Might Also Like").
* Fixed: skip link now fully visible on focus — added clip/overflow resets, rounded corners, top offset.
* Fixed: focus indicator uses var(--wp--preset--color--contrast) for guaranteed contrast on light and dark backgrounds.
* Fixed: GPL notice on themecut.com now explicitly covers both the theme and the plugin.
* Updated: Theme URI page now contains full theme feature documentation.

= 1.0.3 =
* Fixed Theme URI to point to correct URL.
* Fixed skip link text visibility in all colour schemes (hardcoded high-contrast colours).
* Added :focus keyboard indicator fallback alongside :focus-visible for full browser coverage.
* Added translation functions to all user-facing text in pattern files.

= 1.0.2 =
* Removed hard-coded external link from footer pattern.
* Fixed navigation dropdown submenu styling — background and text colour now follow the active style variation.
* Added "How AI generation works" section and FAQ entry to readme.

= 1.0.1 =
* Added :focus-visible styles to all interactive elements.
* Removed accessibility-ready tag.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
* 20+ block patterns: hero layouts, feature grids, pricing tables, testimonials (grid + marquee), process steps, portfolio grid, restaurant menu slider, FAQ accordion, stats bar, gallery mosaic, about sections, contact form, footer variants.
* 15+ niche style variations: medical, restaurant, agency, SaaS, legal, local, creative, minimal, and more.
* Full-site editing compatible — all templates, template parts, and patterns work in the Site Editor.
* AI-ready design token system: 8 overridable global style keys (primary, accent, background, surface, text, text_muted, heading_font, button_style).
* Built-in SEO module: editable meta title, description, Open Graph, and Schema.org per page.
* 8 bundled starter sites for instant one-click import.
* Welcome screen on theme activation with starter import and AI generation shortcuts.
