Weeknotes #5: Code2Bricks, GutenBricks, CrocoBuilder and WPAD 2026

Welcome back to Weeknotes #5. This week I saw how much difference a bit of care makes to AI-assisted video. I also tried Code2Bricks, showed more of DBE 2.0, and watched Ryan Lee return to GutenBricks and UEEE with fresh energy.

WordPress Accessibility Day is getting closer and needs our support. CrocoBuilder has also entered the conversation for WordPress developers, while Oxygen and GreenLight Dash are adding more ways to work with AI.

If you missed last week, you can catch up on Weeknotes #4. Now, let’s get into it.

Good AI-assisted Reels still take effort

One highlight from the latest Web Creators Toolbox meetup was a session on creating short promotional videos with AI and Descript.

One member later shared a portfolio of Reels made for several well-known brands. I was impressed by how naturally the AI-generated footage worked with the rest of the video. We have all seen clips where faces are far too excited, voices change halfway through a scene, or skin tones do not stay consistent. These videos avoided those problems.

It was a useful reminder that AI can speed up production, but good judgement and careful editing still matter.

The next Web Creators Toolbox meetup is on Wednesday 29 July 2026 and is free to attend. I hope to see some of you there.

GutenBricks is moving forward within UEEE

After a quieter period, some users wondered whether GutenBricks had stalled. Ryan Lee has now said that he is keen to continue working on GutenBricks 2.0, UEEE and RightPlace.

GutenBricks is not disappearing. Its plugin will continue to receive maintenance and updates, while GutenBricks 2.0 forms part of the wider UEEE platform. Existing licences also carry across to UEEE. The official GutenBricks site explains the change.

Ryan has also talked about GutenBricks becoming part of UEEE and how UEEE may work alongside RightPlace. It will be interesting to see how those pieces fit together.

Are you still using GutenBricks in production, or did Bricks’ native components change your plans?

Code2Bricks brings code into Bricks

While talking about my Daveden Builderius Enhancement plugin, I was introduced to Code2Bricks. It gives you HTML, CSS and JavaScript editors inside Bricks and keeps your changes in sync with native Bricks elements.

The workflow feels closer to CodePen or Etch. You can select an element, edit its structure as HTML, work on its CSS and add JavaScript without jumping between several panels. You can try it through the Code2Bricks website.

Bricks 2.4 is also adding two-way syncing between Custom CSS and its visual controls. I still do not think a visual interface can keep up with every improvement in modern CSS, but it remains useful for people who prefer working with controls.

Do you prefer writing CSS directly, or would you rather use a visual interface?

Daveden Builderius Enhancement 2.0 is nearly ready

I first wrote about the plugin in Weeknotes #3. This week I showed more of DBE 2.0, and the new features are taking shape nicely.

The main additions are Edit in HTML and Import HTML. These make it easier to copy HTML from somewhere such as CodePen and bring it into a Builderius page. The importer can also spot repeating items and suggest a collection element backed by a static JSON array.

There are more keyboard controls too, along with an expanded command palette. The aim is to make it easier to move between visual building and code without slowing down.

You can follow the project, suggest features or report problems on GitHub.

WordPress Accessibility Day 2026 needs support

WordPress Accessibility Day 2026 is a free, 24-hour online event taking place on 7–8 October 2026.

The organisers need sponsors and donors to help pay for services such as live captions, sign-language interpretation, translations and speaker support. You can become a sponsor, make a donation or apply to become a media partner.

This year’s T-shirt is rather good too. It carries the message “Build for All”, which fits the event perfectly. You can read the story behind the WPAD 2026 T-shirt.

Is CrocoBuilder a good fit for Elementor users?

Some Elementor users have been unsure about the move towards the Atomic Editor in Elementor v4. At the same time, Crocoblock users have often asked whether the team would build its own frontend editor.

CrocoBuilder is their answer. It is aimed at developers and agencies that want atomic HTML output, direct CSS control, dynamic content and AI-generated components made with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

That could make it attractive to people moving away from Elementor, but the real test will be its everyday workflow. A long feature list is useful, but the builder must also be easy to use.

CrocoBuilder has been introduced and is taking early-access registrations. I will be watching it closely.

Other news

Oxygen connects to AI agents

Oxygen now supports connections to agents such as Codex and Claude through its Agent Connector and MCP setup. Once connected, an agent can build and edit Oxygen pages. Oxygen’s documentation explains the connection process.

GreenLight Dash explores a visual AI workflow

Mohi shared a GreenLight Dash output that caught my attention. He collected screenshots and design references on its canvas, then used them to help create a nice animated website.

GreenLight Dash combines an infinite canvas, reference gathering and AI generation in one local app. It looks like a fun way to move from inspiration to something you can build.

That is a wrap

This week was a useful mix of creative work and developer tools. Good AI-assisted video still needs human effort, Code2Bricks brings code closer to the Bricks canvas, and DBE 2.0 is becoming much easier to use. GutenBricks has a clearer future within UEEE, while CrocoBuilder and Oxygen show how quickly AI is becoming part of everyday WordPress work.

WordPress Accessibility Day also deserves our support. If any of these stories caught your attention, let me know which one I should explore in more detail next week.