Editor: Add pattern support to PHP-only blocks.#12522
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Trac ticket: https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/65628
Gutenberg PR: WordPress/gutenberg#80182
What
Extends auto-registered blocks (PHP-only blocks) so they can be edited directly in the canvas through patterns.
Instead of relying on a
render_callback, block authors can provide regular block markup as a pattern. The pattern stays synced, and block authors can choose which fields can be overridden for each instance.Why
PHP-only blocks currently rely on server-rendered previews in the editor and can only be edited through the inspector sidebar.
Testing Instructions
npm run test:php -- --group 65628.The complete editor flow requires the JavaScript changes from Gutenberg PR #80182 and cannot be tested in Core alone until the related package update lands.
Use of AI Tools
AI assistance: Yes
Tool(s): OpenAI Codex
Model(s): GPT-5.6
Used for: Implementation support, test scaffolding, validation. I guided the work and reviewed and adjusted the resulting code and tests.
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