Genesis DevKit Plugin 1.6.4

The Genesis DevKit Plugin is a specialized, premium WordPress plugin developed by Cobalt Apps (Eric Hamm). It is specifically designed to be an advanced web design and development toolkit for websites built on the Genesis Framework by StudioPress.

It aims to provide both non-coders and seasoned developers with a powerful, intuitive interface for customizing every aspect of a Genesis-powered site.

🛠️ Key Features and Functionality

The plugin essentially moves many Genesis customization tasks from code to a visual, point-and-click interface, while still maintaining best practices for creating Genesis Child Themes.

Feature Category

Description

Benefit

Point-N-Click Design

Hundreds of visual design options to customize virtually every CSS element of the theme, including colors, fonts, margins, padding, and responsive layouts.

Allows users to achieve a pixel-perfect design without writing any custom CSS code.

Child Theme Creator

Ability to create and clone new Genesis Child Themes with a few simple clicks, using a clean, bare-bones structure.

Provides a secure, dedicated environment for customization and facilitates the quick start of new projects.

Full-Blown Theme Editor

Offers a file manager/editor interface directly in the WordPress dashboard for active Genesis Child Theme files and folders.

Eliminates the need to use FTP or cPanel file manager to edit PHP, CSS, or JS files.

Intuitive Custom Coding

Dedicated areas to add Custom CSS, Functions (PHP), and Scripts (JS) globally or to specific pages.

Provides a centralized, organized, and secure place for developers to add custom code snippets.

Theme Image Manager

A dedicated tool to upload, rename, and manage custom images directly within the active Child Theme's file structure.

Simplifies the process of adding custom background images, logos, or hero images.

Premium DevKit Themes

Access to a collection of Premium Genesis Child Themes (e.g., DevKit Parallax, DevKit Impact) included with the DevKit license.

Provides professional starting points that are fully optimized for customization via the DevKit interface.

Responsive Control

Advanced design options for setting unique styles for Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile views.

Ensures complex designs look perfect on every device without writing media queries.

🎯 Who is Genesis DevKit For?

The plugin is highly recommended for:

Genesis Theme Developers: To accelerate the process of creating custom Child Themes and managing code snippets.

Agencies/Freelancers: To quickly deploy customized, branded Genesis sites for clients and simplify the maintenance process.

Advanced Users: Who want deep, visual control over their Genesis site's design without having to hire a developer or learn to code.

💰 Pricing Structure

As of the latest information, Genesis DevKit is sold by Cobalt Apps, typically under the following license structures:

Yearly Subscription: Priced at approximately $99 USD/year. Includes unlimited site activations, premium DevKit Themes, and 1 year of support and updates.

Lifetime Purchase: Priced higher (often around $299 USD), which includes lifetime updates and support.

Would you like to know how Genesis DevKit compares to other advanced Genesis customization tools like Genesis Blocks Pro?