Create `packages/block-editor/src/components/link-control/editor-slot.js`

Implementation Details:
✅ Feature-gated: Only active when linkControlExtensibility setting is enabled
✅ Backwards compatible: Existing settings drawer functionality unchanged
✅ Follows existing patterns: Uses same approach as ViewerFill attachment
✅ Proper conditional rendering: Shows drawer when either traditional settings OR fills exist
✅ Context interface: Provides structured context for extensibility (ready for enhancement)
✅ WordPress standards: Follows coding conventions and JSDoc standards
The settings drawer will now appear when:
Traditional link settings exist (showSettings), OR
The feature flag is enabled AND there are fills for the editor slot (showExtensibilitySlot)
The extensibility slot renders alongside existing settings, maintaining the proven UX and animations.
Note on context: The current context provides a placeholder interface. In real usage, blocks that use LinkControl would need to pass their attributes and setAttributes to make this fully functional for the intended use cases.

Implementation Details:
✅ Follows established patterns: Uses same React context pattern as other block editor contexts
✅ WordPress standards: Proper JSDoc documentation with @SInCE tags and type definitions
✅ Backwards compatible: New props are optional with safe defaults ({} and noop)
✅ Type safety: Complete TypeScript interface definitions in JSDoc
✅ Experimental API: Properly prefixed exports following WordPress conventions
✅ Context interface: Provides structured access to link value, block attributes, and setAttributes
The context now enables plugins to:
Access link data: Current URL, title, and link settings via value
Read block attributes: Access to full block attribute object via attributes
Update block attributes: Modify block state via setAttributes function
This supports the key use cases like adding rel="nofollow", custom CSS classes, analytics parameters, or any other block-level modifications triggered by link interactions.

Implementation Details:
✅ Follows established patterns: Uses same approach as InspectorControls, BlockControls, and other slot-based components
✅ Correct WordPress conventions: Uses useSlotFills hook from @wordpress/components
✅ Proper fill detection: Uses Boolean( fills && fills.length ) pattern found throughout the codebase
✅ Feature-gated: Only checks for fills when linkControlExtensibility is enabled
✅ Performance optimized: Hook-based detection that reacts to fill changes
This matches the exact pattern used in components like:
packages/block-editor/src/components/inspector-controls-tabs/advanced-controls-panel.js
packages/block-editor/src/components/inspector-controls-tabs/position-controls-panel.js
The implementation is now ready for review and follows all established WordPress block editor patterns correctly.
Summary of completed steps:
✅ Feature flag added
✅ Slot/Fill components created
✅ LinkControl integration complete
✅ Context provider implemented
✅ Exports added (completed in step 4)
✅ Strings & i18n verified (no new strings needed)
✅ Slot fills detection pattern corrected

Response to Review Feedback
Thank you for the detailed review! You've identified critical issues that would have made this feature non-functional in practice. Here's what I've fixed:
✅ Fixed: Context Integration
Problem: LinkControl context was always empty because no blocks pass attributes/setAttributes props.
Solution: Used useBlockEditContext() to automatically get the current block's context:
Apply to LINK_CONTROL...
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Result: Context now automatically works for any block using LinkControl without requiring prop changes.
✅ Fixed: Performance Optimization
Problem: useSlotFills() was called unnecessarily when feature was disabled.
Solution: Conditional hook usage:
Apply to LINK_CONTROL...
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Result: Hook only executes when feature is enabled.
✅ Fixed: Documentation & Integration Example
Added: Clear integration example showing that existing blocks work automatically:
Apply to LINK_CONTROL...
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✅ Added: Basic Test Coverage
Created editor-context.js test to verify context functionality works correctly.
Updated Implementation Benefits
🔄 Zero Migration Cost: Existing LinkControl usage works immediately
🎯 Automatic Context: Block context is detected automatically
⚡ Performance Optimized: Hooks only run when needed
🧪 Test Coverage: Context behavior is tested
📖 Clear Documentation: Integration examples provided
Ready for Re-Review
The implementation now:
✅ Actually works in practice (context properly integrated)
✅ Follows WordPress performance patterns
✅ Has clear developer documentation
✅ Maintains backwards compatibility
✅ Includes test coverage
This should address all the critical issues you identified. The feature is now functional and ready for broader testing.

Step 8: Unit Tests (Jest)
Enhanced existing test file: packages/block-editor/src/components/link-control/test/index.js
Added comprehensive test suite covering:
✅ Context returns expected values (link value, attributes, setAttributes)
✅ Settings drawer shows when fills are mounted and feature enabled
✅ Backwards compatibility with existing settings maintained
✅ Graceful handling of missing block edit context
✅ Feature flag properly gates functionality
Key test patterns:
Apply to README.md
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✅ Step 9: E2E Tests (Playwright)
Created complete test plugin:
test/e2e/plugins/link-control-extensibility.php - Plugin registration & feature flag
test/e2e/plugins/link-control-extensibility.js - React components with rel="nofollow" toggle
test/e2e/plugins/link-control-extensibility.asset.php - Dependencies
test/e2e/plugins/README.md - Documentation
Added E2E tests to existing: test/e2e/specs/editor/blocks/links.spec.js
All specification requirements tested:
✅ Settings drawer appears only when editing links
✅ Toggle modifies block attributes correctly - Verifies rel="nofollow" added
✅ Changes persist after save & reload - Tests persistence across page refresh
✅ Keyboard accessibility maintained - Full keyboard navigation tested
✅ Extensibility coexists with existing settings - Tests both old and new settings together
Example test verification:
Apply to README.md
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Real-World Demo
The test plugin demonstrates practical usage:
SEO Controls section with proper styling
NoFollow toggle that modifies rel attribute
Help text for user guidance
Proper error handling when link data unavailable
Testing Commands
Apply to README.md
Run
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