WordPress MCP Extension

WordPress MCP Extension for VS Code

This VS Code extension implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for WordPress integration. It helps VS Code understand your WordPress environment, making development easier and more intuitive.

Features

WordPress Configuration Detection: Automatically finds your wp-config.php file by searching from the current directory up through parent directories
Database Integration: Extracts WordPress database credentials and connects to your WordPress database
WordPress Installation Path: Detects the WordPress installation directory
Intelligent Code Completion: Provides context-aware code completion for WordPress functions and hooks
Documentation Hover: Shows documentation for WordPress functions including the current WordPress version
Code Actions: Offers WordPress-specific code actions and quick fixes

Requirements

VS Code 1.74.0 or higher
A WordPress installation that the extension can access
Node.js and npm (for development)

Usage

Open a folder that contains a WordPress installation or is a child directory of a WordPress installation
The extension will automatically search for a wp-config.php file
Use the command WordPress MCP: Connect to WordPress to explicitly connect to the WordPress installation
Enjoy enhanced WordPress coding with intelligent assistance based on your specific WordPress environment

Extension Settings

This extension doesn't require any additional settings.

Known Issues

PHP serialization parsing is implemented in a simplified way and may not handle all serialized data formats
Database connection needs to close properly when VS Code shuts down

Release Notes

0.1.0

Initial release of WordPress MCP Extension with basic WordPress integration features.

Development

Building the Extension

npm install
npm run compile

Packaging the Extension

npm install -g vsce
vsce package

This creates a .vsix file in your project directory that can be installed in VS Code.

Testing the Extension

After installing the extension, you can test its functionality using these commands:

Test WordPress Connection:
> WordPress MCP: Connect to WordPress
This command will search for and connect to your WordPress installation.
View WordPress Configuration:
> WordPress MCP: Show WordPress Configuration
This displays database credentials and other WordPress configuration details.
Query WordPress Database:
> WordPress MCP: Query Database
This allows you to execute natural language queries against your WordPress database.
Test MCP Integration via Chat:
@wordpress What is the database name in wp-config.php?
Use in the VS Code chat interface to test the MCP integration. Other useful queries:
- @wordpress What is the database username?
- @wordpress Show me active plugins
- @wordpress What theme is active?
- @wordpress What custom post types are available?

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local-only server

The server can only run on the client's local machine because it depends on local resources.

Implements a Model Context Protocol server for WordPress that enhances VS Code with WordPress-specific intelligence, including database integration, code completion, and documentation.

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