rtCamp · theMasudRana · Mar 16, 2026 · Feb 20, 2026 · Feb 20, 2026 · Feb 24, 2026
diff --git a/.distignore b/.distignore
@@ -0,0 +1,75 @@
+# Exclude from WordPress.org distribution
+
+# Git/Version Control
+.git/
+.github/
+.gitignore
+
+# Development Configuration
+.editorconfig
+.eslintignore
+.eslintrc.json
+.husky/
+.npmrc
+.nvmrc
+.stylelintignore
+babel.config.js
+commitlint.config.js
+jest.config.js
+Makefile
+phpcs.xml.dist
+phpstan.neon.dist
+phpunit.xml.dist
+tsconfig.json
+
+# Source files (build output is included)
+src/
+
+# Tests
+tests/
+
+# Documentation
+docs/
+DEVELOPMENT.md
+
+# WordPress.org assets (separate from plugin)
+wp-assets/
+
+# Dependencies
+node_modules/
+vendor/bin
+vendor/antecedent
+vendor/brain
+vendor/hamcrest
+vendor/mockery
+vendor/myclabs
+vendor/nikic
+vendor/phar-io
+vendor/phpcompatibility
+vendor/phpcsstandards
+vendor/phpstan
+vendor/phpunit
+vendor/sebastian
+vendor/sirbrillig
+vendor/slevomat
+vendor/squizlabs
+vendor/staabm
+vendor/szepeviktor
+vendor/theseer
+vendor/wpackagist-plugin
+vendor/yoast
+
+# Package files
+package.json
+package-lock.json
+composer.json
+composer.lock
+blueprint.json
+
+# Other
+*.log
+*.map
+*.zip
+.distignore
+.DS_Store
+Thumbs.db
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,27 +1,66 @@
-## [1.0.3](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/compare/v1.0.2...v1.0.3) (2026-02-24)
+## [1.0.4](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/compare/v1.0.3...v1.0.4) (2026-03-09)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* clean up .distignore by removing unnecessary files and directories ([353646b](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/353646bf85f1d986644fbf1d745688702f4a35e0))
+* correct release link in INSTALLATION.md and update node_modules exclusion in phpstan.neon.dist ([1eea8d8](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/1eea8d8c4b8ea49a526b871d738dbb91501ffd69))
+* CSS linting issues ([1149c55](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/1149c55b55056d0171eef66465f9c6e22b02dae4))
+* ensure direct access to Autoloader.php exits gracefully ([d33bf17](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/d33bf17e1caed94489850677743dcf659caa35de))
+* **examples:** swap misplaced editor images and remove hardcoded aspect ratio ([162b07e](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/162b07ee577ebe80236ec87172a523307fb4a3de))
+* ignore phpcs warning for including pattern file from a fixed directory ([02d49a7](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/02d49a7a1468f82670253e7b7c12b861ccc2edd5))
+* remove outdated screenshots description from readme ([7ffdd9a](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/7ffdd9a1c44d4747b37f25757a91c8dc70e79371))
+* **styles:** remove unnecessary grid-template-columns property ([818d69c](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/818d69c5537e8ab76ff40df0a255b1c5d182f934))
+* update @wordpress/scripts version to allow minor updates ([03ce762](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/03ce7623a1597ed8959f2f3f6fa8393e2c01065d))
+* update contributors list in plugin header and readme.txt ([295b2b3](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/295b2b3787df7c757d383333dbfe84f97a913590))
+* update dist target to exclude additional configuration and development files ([71381db](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/71381dbca6e7afa216020b69906d811013c0a5bc))
+* update file paths in phpcs and phpstan configuration ([4077c28](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/4077c28f7aea1ce5de64c18f8948fa943ca8317a))
+* update package dependencies for minimatch and serialize-javascript ([6a05ac9](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/6a05ac9ea01e17077197bfd09a8335aca627c3aa))
+* update package-lock.json to remove unused dependency and upgrade svgo and immutable versions ([c9e877d](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/c9e877d164acdffe37d9eb91b5f03bc3cd65b084))
+* update POT-Creation-Date and add missing autoloader error message ([3bdc9e0](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/3bdc9e06e8fbdbaffd17d8c50a9e6b57dbb44ea3))
+* update script paths in composer.json and improve constant definitions in tests ([9c73548](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/9c7354831f124705fe3fc8cd56a9c32e6da159bc))
+* update script paths in composer.json to use local binaries ([46f0f7a](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/46f0f7a2ed3d204a5a479cd6eaee7509a9546640))
+* update tested up to version in readme.txt from 6.9.1 to 6.9 ([6a23832](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/6a23832624a693ca4a8ef1fd4d7ed9e2ffe4f04d))
+* update WordPress minimum requirement to 6.6 in README, INSTALLATION, and readme.txt ([320a3ec](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/320a3ec09184f44d823219b3747e3d4c2dc60a1d))
+
+### Features
+
+* add localization support and update package.json for repository and bugs metadata ([2268cb8](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/2268cb830b65828c5164133b00af4432fbd7ac29))
+* add new screenshot image and remove outdated PNG file ([e1b9e23](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/e1b9e2345755ccf94ffd049b9da3c84cc5dac09a))
+* add placeholder logos and update hero carousel pattern ([bdd4b52](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/bdd4b525217de55385df163ed21095cd302bebbc))
+* add readme.txt with plugin details and installation instructions ([e8cdd4a](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/e8cdd4a8e77d324cc61068f9be19bd884564b382))
+* add screenshot for plugin preview in WordPress.org ([c3826fc](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/c3826fc212ad49201fefc0b9ff2106fc163d9232))
+* implement autoloader for PHP classes and refactor constant definitions ([a0a1b45](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/a0a1b45c8f2f481799c50c34b5bc4eeb13eb34d4))
+* update .distignore to exclude README.md and enhance carousel-kit.php for direct access protection ([e5ee596](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/e5ee596077a1f3a5d1311823d39db3aa1b2c734e))
+* update license and version in carousel-kit.php; add index.php for plugin structure ([4e5fe9f](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/4e5fe9f83ae717c14dcc0b21ddac72a81c8662c7))
+* update PHP requirement to 8.2 and reorder contributors in plugin header ([3a52e05](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/3a52e059d48a864e47c43b89ca006ad9eda0b6f3))
+* update README with minimum requirements and add uninstall functionality ([22cb27c](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/22cb27cab704d3531e61b2c7351899470fd973f5))
+* Updated pot file ([cd5e061](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/cd5e06180f91a6a74599dabb1418c14011c90d61))
+
+
+## [1.0.3](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/compare/v1.0.2...v1.0.3) (2026-02-24)
 
 
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* enable loop on editor ([fe4566a](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/fe4566afcf72e1e663c7eb481a7957d62c2d3365))
-* state corruption when clicking between slides ([637e4a5](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/637e4a507eb2c58576c4004d5460e8aa7295db9f))
+* enable loop on editor ([fe4566a](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/fe4566afcf72e1e663c7eb481a7957d62c2d3365))
+* state corruption when clicking between slides ([637e4a5](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/637e4a507eb2c58576c4004d5460e8aa7295db9f))
 
-## [1.0.2](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/compare/v1.0.1...v1.0.2) (2026-02-23)
+## [1.0.2](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/compare/v1.0.1...v1.0.2) (2026-02-23)
 
 
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* **demo:** 4 slides per view ([e13817c](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/e13817c8e49e0e071580efbf95ff4c77d677e114))
-* replace PNG images with optimized WEBP format ([eb60082](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/eb6008251039ea700262c63db89a266072ee6c3f))
-* replace urls with webp alts ([000f894](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/000f894a9818bd8181977cb038231e0ea3d82386))
+* **demo:** 4 slides per view ([e13817c](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/e13817c8e49e0e071580efbf95ff4c77d677e114))
+* replace PNG images with optimized WEBP format ([eb60082](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/eb6008251039ea700262c63db89a266072ee6c3f))
+* replace urls with webp alts ([000f894](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/000f894a9818bd8181977cb038231e0ea3d82386))
 
 ### Features
 
-* setup wizard styles ([0be0bf7](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/0be0bf7cde8c9035cca1086dce7dce005e0d39b2))
-* slide appender and setup ([a42331d](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/a42331d10b225379408ddf8c0649e83484496a1e))
+* setup wizard styles ([0be0bf7](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/0be0bf7cde8c9035cca1086dce7dce005e0d39b2))
+* slide appender and setup ([a42331d](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/a42331d10b225379408ddf8c0649e83484496a1e))
 
 
-# [1.0.1](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/compare/1.0.0...1.0.1) (2026-02-16)
+# [1.0.1](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/compare/v1.0.0...v1.0.1) (2026-02-16)
 
 ### Bug Fixes
 
@@ -33,15 +72,12 @@
 
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* Gap issue fixed for the carousel items ([5277b89](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/5277b89545c973f13c22f6d1d7cf21e19958305f))
+* Gap issue fixed for the carousel items ([5277b89](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/5277b89545c973f13c22f6d1d7cf21e19958305f))
 
 
 ### Features
 
-* Add example carousels for hero, logo showcase, and testimonials ([d2b6e4a](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/d2b6e4ae0f915f6edfb6ddf637c4a88878375e4b))
-* Add slide to scroll option ([f2adab3](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/f2adab310015347400a1c2e6437b3a68566a6c9d))
-* Enhance vertical axis support and adjust slide dimensions in carousel styles ([2ec3e40](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/2ec3e40e8e34655d3417b25e16feaee41451c604))
-* Refactor context handling and define global window interface for carousel context ([5aab80e](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/5aab80edd103ee66d8e212359eb0f8d2ad01acb7))
-
-
-
+* Add example carousels for hero, logo showcase, and testimonials ([d2b6e4a](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/d2b6e4ae0f915f6edfb6ddf637c4a88878375e4b))
+* Add slide to scroll option ([f2adab3](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/f2adab310015347400a1c2e6437b3a68566a6c9d))
+* Enhance vertical axis support and adjust slide dimensions in carousel styles ([2ec3e40](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/2ec3e40e8e34655d3417b25e16feaee41451c604))
+* Refactor context handling and define global window interface for carousel context ([5aab80e](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/5aab80edd103ee66d8e212359eb0f8d2ad01acb7))
diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 # Configuration
 PLUGIN_SLUG := carousel-kit
-PLUGIN_VERSION := 1.0.0
 BUILD_DIR := build-dist
 ZIP_NAME := $(PLUGIN_SLUG).zip
 
@@ -50,17 +49,23 @@ dist:
 		--exclude='.*' \
 		--exclude='node_modules' \
 		--exclude='tests' \
+		--exclude='wp-assets' \
 		--exclude='phpunit.xml.dist' \
 		--exclude='phpcs.xml.dist' \
+		--exclude='phpstan.neon.dist' \
+		--exclude='babel.config.js' \
+		--exclude='commitlint.config.js' \
+		--exclude='jest.config.js' \
 		--exclude='webpack.config.js' \
 		--exclude='package.json' \
 		--exclude='package-lock.json' \
+		--exclude='blueprint.json' \
 		--exclude='tsconfig.json' \
 		--exclude='composer.json' \
 		--exclude='composer.lock' \
 		--exclude='Makefile' \
-		--exclude='README.md' \
 		--exclude='CHANGELOG.md' \
+		--exclude='DEVELOPMENT.md' \
 		--exclude='src' \
 		--exclude='$(BUILD_DIR)' \
 		--exclude='*.zip' \

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -29,11 +29,11 @@ Easily create dynamic, accessible, and customizable carousels for any content ty
 
 | Requirement | Minimum      | Recommended |
 | ----------- | ------------ | ----------- |
-| WordPress   | 6.5+         | 6.6+        |
-| PHP         | 7.4+         | 8.2+        |
+| WordPress   | 6.6+         | 6.9+        |
+| PHP         | 8.2+         | 8.2+        |
 | Gutenberg   | Not required | —           |
 
-> **Note:** The Interactivity API became stable in WordPress 6.5. This plugin works with WordPress core—no Gutenberg plugin required.
+> **Note:** This plugin works with WordPress core—no Gutenberg plugin required.
 
 ## Browser Support
 
@@ -80,6 +80,10 @@ Yes. The carousel follows W3C accessibility guidelines with proper ARIA roles, l
 
 Yes. Each carousel instance maintains its own independent state.
 
+### What data is removed on uninstall?
+
+On uninstall, Carousel Kit removes its cached pattern transient (`carousel_kit_patterns_cache`). It does not remove your posts or block content.
+
 ## Changelog
 
 See [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md) for full release history.
@@ -94,13 +98,16 @@ Have a feature request? [Open an issue](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/i
 
 ## Contributors
 
+- [rtCamp](https://github.com/rtCamp)
 - [Danish Shakeel](https://github.com/danish17)
 - [Masud Rana](https://github.com/theMasudRana)
-- [rtCamp](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rtcamp)
+- [Gagan Deep Singh](https://github.com/gagan0123)
+- [Utsav Patel](https://github.com/up1512001)
+- [Sagar Tamang](https://github.com/mi5t4n)
 - [Aviral Mittal](https://github.com/aviral-mittal)
 - [Vishal Kotak](https://github.com/vishal4669)
-- [Aishwarrya Pande](https://github.com/AishwarryaPande)
 - [Raj Patel](https://github.com/imrraaj)
+- [Aishwarrya Pande](https://github.com/AishwarryaPande)
 
 
 ## License

diff --git a/carousel-kit.php b/carousel-kit.php
@@ -3,31 +3,47 @@
  * Plugin Name: Carousel Kit
  * Description: Carousel block using Embla and WordPress Interactivity API.
  * Plugin URI:  https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit
- * Requires at least: 6.5
- * Requires PHP: 7.4
+ * Requires at least: 6.6
+ * Requires PHP: 8.2
  * Author:      rtCamp
  * Author URI:  https://rtcamp.com
- * Contributors: iamdanih17, immasud
- * License:     GPL2
+ * Domain Path: /languages
+ * License:     GPL-2.0-or-later
  * License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
- * Version:     1.0.3
+ * Version:     1.0.4
  * Text Domain: carousel-kit
  *
  * @package carousel-kit
  */
 
-define( 'CAROUSEL_KIT_PATH', untrailingslashit( plugin_dir_path( __FILE__ ) ) );
-define( 'CAROUSEL_KIT_URL', untrailingslashit( plugin_dir_url( __FILE__ ) ) );
-define( 'CAROUSEL_KIT_BUILD_PATH', CAROUSEL_KIT_PATH . '/build' );
-define( 'CAROUSEL_KIT_BUILD_URL', CAROUSEL_KIT_URL . '/build' );
+namespace Carousel_Kit;
 
-require_once CAROUSEL_KIT_PATH . '/vendor/autoload.php';
+if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
+	exit; // Exit if accessed directly.
+}
+
+/**
+ * Define plugin constants.
+ */
+function constants(): void {
+	define( 'CAROUSEL_KIT_PATH', untrailingslashit( plugin_dir_path( __FILE__ ) ) );
+	define( 'CAROUSEL_KIT_URL', untrailingslashit( plugin_dir_url( __FILE__ ) ) );
+	define( 'CAROUSEL_KIT_BUILD_PATH', CAROUSEL_KIT_PATH . '/build' );
+	define( 'CAROUSEL_KIT_BUILD_URL', CAROUSEL_KIT_URL . '/build' );
+}
+
+constants();
+
+require_once __DIR__ . '/inc/Autoloader.php';
+if ( ! Autoloader::autoload() ) {
+	return;
+}
 
 /**
  * Plugin loader.
  */
-function carousel_kit_loader() {
-	\Carousel_Kit\Plugin::get_instance();
+function carousel_kit_loader(): void {
+	Plugin::get_instance();
 }
 
 carousel_kit_loader();
diff --git a/composer.json b/composer.json
@@ -32,8 +32,7 @@
 		}
 	],
 	"require": {
-		"php": "^8.2",
-		"scrivo/highlight.php": "^9.18"
+		"php": "^8.2"
 	},
 	"require-dev": {
 		"automattic/vipwpcs": "^3.0",
@@ -65,7 +64,7 @@
 	"scripts": {
 		"format": "phpcbf",
 		"lint": "phpcs",
-		"phpstan": "phpstan analyse --memory-limit=2G",
+		"phpstan": "phpstan analyse --memory-limit=4G",
 		"test": "phpunit",
 		"test:unit": "phpunit --testsuite unit",
 		"test:coverage": "phpunit --coverage-html tests/_output/coverage"