I finally found some time to dive into Telex the experimental AI development tool that Automattic recently introduced at WordCamp US 2025.

As I bring some experience as WordPress developer, here’s my professional take on its current capabilities and limitations:

✅ The Potential:
Telex excels at turning natural language into code and highlights the future of “vibe coding.”

• Rapid Prototyping: For developers, this is where the real value lies. Telex moves far beyond basic scaffolding, instantly generating a working block ready for download as a .zip
• No Code Block Creation: It truly empowers the open-source philosophy. Site builders and aspiring developers can now create functional, custom Gutenberg blocks without touching HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
• Accessible & Free: By lowering the entry barrier, it brings block creation to a much wider audience.
• Refinement Loop: The ability to refine the generated block with short, follow-up prompts.

⚠️ Current Limitations:
While the potential is huge, Telex is still experimental, and its output requires experienced oversight for professional projects:

• Inconsistency (The “Experimental” Label): The success rate is currently low. For anything beyond simple requests, the process can stall, and some blocks fail to function correctly without manual intervention.
• Limited Complexity: It struggles with slightly more advanced or complex block requirements.
• Styling Adjustments: Initial blocks often require follow-up prompts or direct code editing to meet precise styling specifications.
• Code Review is Mandatory: As developers, we cannot take the .zip file as-is. The generated code, while functional, needs review and refactoring to ensure it adheres to project standards and WordPress best practices. It’s a boilerplate, not a final product.

(P.S. It’s currently desktop-only, which makes sense, as I can’t imagine tackling code review on a mobile device anyway!) 📴