¶ 1. Introduction
This page is a work in progress, tests needed. Silex is free/libre software which means you need to contribute.
This tutorial is very long but it should work fine if you follow each step. If you would like us to develop a WordPress plugin that makes it a little easier, you can vote for this feature here
You may want to check this video too, it is an other attempt to document the WordPress integration
By the end of this tutorial, you will have a WordPress backend to edit your website. The frontend will be designed with Silex drag and drop interface and it will be hosted on GitLab pages for free.
Requirements: you need **a regular WordPress website. Local WordPress (development) will not work because Silex and GitLab will not be able to access it.
This guide includes all the setup necessary to make your WordPress ready for Silex. We will install a number of plugins such as SCF (ex-ACF)
Feel free to ask in the chat or forums if you need explanations about why this step or that action
¶ 2. Click "Add New Plugin"
Let's start from your WordPress admin, click on "add new plugin" from the "plugin" tab.
¶ 3. Fill "Secure Custom Fields"
Fill "Secure Custom Fields."
¶ 4. Click "Install Now"
Initiate the installation process.
¶ 5. Click "Activate"
Activate the plugin.
¶ 6. Click "Add New Plugin"
Let's add another plugin.
¶ 7. Fill "WPGraphQL"
Enter "WPGraphQL" in the search field.
¶ 8. Click "Install Now"
Initiate the installation process.
¶ 9. Click "Activate"
Activate the plugin.
¶ 10. Click "Add New Plugin"
Add a new plugin.
¶ 11. Fill "WPGraphQL ACF"
Fill in the search box with "WPGraphQL ACF."
¶ 12. Click "Install Now"
Initiate the installation process.
¶ 13. Click "Activate"
Activate the plugin.
¶ 14. Click "Settings"
Access the settings.
¶ 15. Copy the value of "The endpoint" for the GraphQL
Set the GraphQL API endpoint.
¶ 16. Enable Public Introspection
Select "Enable Public Introspection."
¶ 17. Click "Save Changes"
Save the changes made.
¶ 18. Switch to "v3.silex.me"
Switch to "v3.silex.me."
¶ 19. Login with GitLab.com
Access Silex with your GitLab account.
