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December 6, 2025
WordPress's vibe-coding experiment, Telex, has already been put to real-world use
Though WordPress's Telex is still an experiment, the vibe-coding software has already been used to help build real-world websites.
TL;DR
- WordPress's experimental AI tool, Telex, has seen real-world application since its September debut.
- Telex allows users to generate Gutenberg blocks for WordPress websites, enabling quick creation of interactive elements.
- Examples of Telex usage include price comparison tools, real-time business hours with map links, and partner logo carousels.
- Co-founder Matt Mullenweg stated these features, once costing thousands, can now be built for pennies using Telex.
- Developer Tammie Lister created a new Gutenberg block daily in October using Telex, including a Tetris game.
- Community creator Nick Hamze emphasizes Telex's power for non-developers to create desired functionalities.
- WordPress is developing AI initiatives like the Abilities API and MCP adapter for better AI system interpretation and integration.
- These adapters allow WordPress to connect with AI platforms such as Claude and Copilot.
- Developers are already using AI tools for tasks like refactoring code and automating scripts within WordPress.
- WordPress plans to introduce benchmarks in 2026 for AI models to test on WordPress-related tasks.
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