> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://skelementorcss.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Prerequisite

> Environment and readiness checklist before installing the Skelementor plugin.

## Before You Install

Use this page to confirm the site, Elementor setup, and import workflow are ready before you install Skelementor.

## Minimum Requirements

| Requirement   | Minimum              | Notes                                                                                                  |
| ------------- | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **WordPress** | 6.9+                 | Multisite supported                                                                                    |
| **PHP**       | 7.4+                 | 128MB memory recommended                                                                               |
| **Elementor** | 4.0+ (Atomic Editor) | Atomic Elements on by default for new installs; enable Atomic Editor manually on older sites if needed |
| **MySQL**     | 5.6+                 | MariaDB 10.1+ also supported                                                                           |

## Recommended Setup

* **WordPress:** **6.9+** (keep the site on the latest **6.9.x** release via **Dashboard → Updates**)
* **PHP:** 8.0 or higher
* **Memory:** 256MB or higher
* **Elementor:** Current **4.x** (Atomic Editor is **stable** and ships with the main Elementor plugin). New Elementor installations enable Atomic features by default; upgraded or legacy setups may need **Atomic Editor** turned on under **WordPress Admin → Elementor → Editor → Settings**.
* **Variables:** Enabled if you plan to import design tokens

## Pre-Installation Checklist

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="check-circle" title="WordPress version">
    Confirm the site is on **WordPress 6.9+** (latest **6.9.x** recommended) from **Dashboard → Updates** or **Tools → Site Health**.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="puzzle-piece" title="Elementor & Atomic Editor">
    Skelementor targets **Elementor v4**, where the **Atomic Editor** (Atomic Elements, Classes, Variables) is the stable foundation—not a separate beta track. New Elementor installs enable Atomic features by default; if your site was created earlier or Atomic was disabled, turn **Atomic Editor** on before importing.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Check version">
        In WordPress admin, open **Elementor → System Info** and confirm **Elementor v4** is active (install or update from the [Elementor plugin page](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/) if needed).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Confirm Atomic Editor">
        Go to **Elementor → Editor → Settings** and ensure **Atomic Editor** is enabled, or follow Elementor’s in-editor notice when Atomic is available but off.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Enable Variables if needed">
        Turn on Variables if your import workflow includes reusable design tokens.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="server" title="Server readiness">
    Confirm PHP version, available memory, and file permissions are sufficient for plugin installation and larger imports.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## What You Should Have Ready

* the latest Skelementor plugin ZIP
* access to WordPress admin
* Elementor **v4** with Atomic Editor enabled (default on new installs)
* the built-in **Skelementor Preset** for the stable import path

<Note>
  Skelementor’s built-in preset imports **976** classes for Elementor’s default responsive breakpoints and does not patch Elementor core files.
</Note>

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Installation" icon="download" href="/getting-started/installation">
    Install the plugin and verify the environment.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Importing Classes & Variables" icon="upload" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Run the first import once the plugin is active.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Troubleshoot" icon="life-ring" href="/getting-started/troubleshoot">
    Review the first triage steps if setup or import issues appear.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Framework" icon="book-open" href="/quickstart">
    Browse the bundled utility framework before larger imports.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>