HASMaster Installation and Configuration Guide

HASMaster user guides category page screenshot from the public site

Outcome: Install the HASMaster WordPress theme, core plugin, optional AI Assistant add-on, and supporting configuration for the package you purchased.

Package Paths

PackageInstallBest for
Theme OnlyHASMaster Block ThemeDesign system, templates, patterns, and directory UI.
Theme + PluginTheme plus Core PluginFull content model, taxonomies, household tools, and admin workflows.
Full BundleTheme, Core Plugin, and AI AssistantJourney-aware AI using your own AI endpoint and key.

Requirements

  • WordPress 6.6 or newer.
  • PHP 8.1 or newer.
  • Single-site WordPress install.
  • Admin access to install themes and plugins.
  • For AI: an OpenAI-compatible endpoint and API key.

Install And Configure

  1. Upload and activate the HASMaster theme from Appearance -> Themes.
  2. For Theme + Plugin and Full Bundle, upload and activate the Core Plugin.
  3. Save Settings -> Permalinks once to refresh routes.
  4. Open Tools -> HASMaster Tools and run the first maintenance check.
  5. Seed or import baseline taxonomy terms.
  6. For Full Bundle, activate the AI Assistant and configure your endpoint.
/device/
/use-case/
/guides/
/software/
/infrastructure/
/video/
/account/
/my-home/

Launch Checklist

  • Theme active.
  • Core Plugin active when purchased.
  • AI Assistant active only after Core Plugin is healthy.
  • Permalinks refreshed.
  • Public archives load.
  • Maintenance backup completed.
  • Household flow tested when enabled.
  • AI endpoint health checked when enabled.
https://hasmaster.com/guides/?category=hasmaster-user-guides

Troubleshooting

SymptomCheck
Archive returns 404Save permalinks again.
Directory blocks show no contentConfirm the Core Plugin is active and content exists.
AI chat does not respondCheck endpoint URL, API key, nonce/session, and provider health.
Household copy is not editableConfirm household membership and role.