What can you do with this server?

This server enables AI tools to manage a WordPress installation comprehensively through WP-CLI, working both locally and over SSH with multisite support. * Core Management: Check WordPress version and available core updates. * Plugin Management: List, install, activate, deactivate, delete, and search plugins from wordpress.org. * Theme Management: List, install, activate, and delete themes; scaffold new child themes. * Post/Content Management: List, get, create, update, and delete posts/pages of any post type; manage post meta. * User Management: List users and create new ones with specified roles. * Options Management: Get and update any WordPress site option. * Navigation Menus: List menus, create new menus, add items, and assign locations. * Media: Import media files into the WordPress library from a URL. * Database Operations: Execute raw SQL queries, export the database, and perform search-and-replace (with dry-run support). * Scaffolding: Generate skeleton code for child themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks. * Cache & Rewrites: Flush rewrite rules and the WordPress object cache. * Raw Access: Execute any arbitrary WP-CLI command or PHP code within the WordPress context for maximum flexibility.

Which integrations are available for this server?

Complements the official Automattic WordPress MCP by providing WP-CLI based tools alongside REST API tools for comprehensive WordPress management. Pairs with Elementor MCP for complete page building workflows, complementing WordPress management with Elementor-specific tools for AI-powered development. Enables scaffolding of custom Gutenberg blocks through WP-CLI, allowing AI agents to create and manage block-based content for WordPress sites. Supports WooCommerce installation and management through WP-CLI commands, allowing AI agents to handle e-commerce functionality within WordPress sites. Provides comprehensive WordPress management tools via WP-CLI, enabling AI agents to manage themes, plugins, posts, users, menus, database operations, and scaffolding for WordPress installations.

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wp-cli-mcp

What can Claude do with this?

"Install WooCommerce and activate it"
"Create a new page called About Us with this content..."
"List all plugins and deactivate the ones I'm not using"
"Scaffold a new child theme called my-theme"
"Create a navigation menu with Home, About, Contact links"
"Search and replace old domain with new domain in database"
"Export the database before I make changes"
"Generate a custom Gutenberg block for testimonials"

All powered by WP-CLI under the hood. Works locally or over SSH to remote servers.

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Tools (30+)

Category	Tools
Core	`wp_core_version`, `wp_core_check_update`
Plugins	`wp_plugin_list`, `wp_plugin_install`, `wp_plugin_activate`, `wp_plugin_deactivate`, `wp_plugin_delete`, `wp_plugin_search`
Themes	`wp_theme_list`, `wp_theme_install`, `wp_theme_activate`, `wp_theme_delete`
Theme Files	`wp_theme_file_list`, `wp_theme_file_read`, `wp_theme_file_write`, `wp_theme_file_delete`
Posts	`wp_post_list`, `wp_post_get`, `wp_post_create`, `wp_post_update`, `wp_post_delete`
Post Meta	`wp_post_meta_get`, `wp_post_meta_update`, `wp_post_meta_list`
Taxonomies	`wp_term_list`, `wp_term_create`
Users	`wp_user_list`, `wp_user_create`
Options	`wp_option_get`, `wp_option_update`
Menus	`wp_menu_list`, `wp_menu_create`, `wp_menu_item_add`, `wp_menu_location_assign`
Widgets	`wp_sidebar_list`, `wp_widget_list`
Media	`wp_media_import`
Database	`wp_db_query`, `wp_db_export`, `wp_search_replace`
Scaffold	`wp_scaffold_theme`, `wp_scaffold_plugin`, `wp_scaffold_block`
Cache	`wp_rewrite_flush`, `wp_cache_flush`
PHP	`wp_eval` — execute any PHP in WordPress context
Site	`wp_site_info` — full site overview
Raw	`wp_cli_raw` — run any WP-CLI command

Requirements

WP-CLI installed and in PATH
WordPress installation (local or accessible via SSH)
Node.js 18+

Setup

Install

npm install -g wp-cli-mcp

Configure with Claude Code

Add to your Claude Code MCP settings (~/.claude/claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wordpress": {
      "command": "wp-cli-mcp",
      "env": {
        "WP_PATH": "/path/to/your/wordpress"
      }
    }
  }
}

Remote server via SSH

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wordpress": {
      "command": "wp-cli-mcp",
      "env": {
        "WP_SSH": "user@yourserver.com:/var/www/html"
      }
    }
  }
}

Environment Variables

Variable	Description	Example
`WP_PATH`	Local WordPress path	`/var/www/html`
`WP_SSH`	SSH connection string	`user@host:/path/to/wp`
`WP_URL`	Site URL (multisite)	`https://example.com`

Examples

Theme Development Workflow

You: "Scaffold a child theme based on twentytwentyfour"
Claude: Uses wp_scaffold_theme → creates child theme files

You: "Install and activate it"
Claude: Uses wp_theme_activate → theme is live

You: "Create the homepage with a hero section and 3 feature cards"
Claude: Uses wp_post_create → creates page with HTML content

Plugin Management

You: "What plugins do I have installed?"
Claude: Uses wp_plugin_list → shows all plugins with status

You: "Install Contact Form 7 and WooCommerce"
Claude: Uses wp_plugin_install twice → both installed and activated

Database Operations

You: "I'm migrating from staging.example.com to example.com"
Claude: Uses wp_db_export → backup first
       Uses wp_search_replace (dry_run) → preview changes
       Uses wp_search_replace → apply changes
       Uses wp_cache_flush → clear cache

Pairs well with

Elementor MCP — 97 tools for Elementor page building
WordPress MCP — Official Automattic REST API tools
wordpress-claude-stack — CLAUDE.md + Cursor rules for WordPress

Use all three together for complete AI-powered WordPress development.

License

MIT — Mustafa Vatandas

Available Tools

34 tools

wp_cache_flushB

Flush the WordPress object cache

Inputs: no named parameters.

wp_cli_rawC

Execute any WP-CLI command directly

Inputs: command (required).

wp_core_check_updateB

Check for WordPress core updates

Inputs: no named parameters.

wp_core_versionB

Get WordPress version

Inputs: no named parameters.

wp_db_exportC

Export database to SQL file

Inputs: filename.

wp_db_queryB

Execute a raw SQL query (read-only recommended)

Inputs: sql (required).

wp_media_importC

Import media from URL

Inputs: url (required), title.

wp_menu_createC

Create a new navigation menu

Inputs: name (required).

wp_menu_item_addC

Add a custom link to a menu

Inputs: menu (required), title (required), url (required).

wp_menu_listB

List all navigation menus

Inputs: no named parameters.

wp_option_getB

Get a WordPress option value

Inputs: key (required).

wp_option_updateC

Update a WordPress option

Inputs: key (required), value (required).

wp_plugin_activateC

Activate an installed plugin

Inputs: slug (required).

wp_plugin_deactivateC

Deactivate a plugin

Inputs: slug (required).

wp_plugin_deleteC

Delete a plugin

Inputs: slug (required).

wp_plugin_installC

Install a plugin from wordpress.org

Inputs: slug (required), activate.

wp_plugin_listB

List all installed plugins with status

Inputs: no named parameters.

wp_plugin_searchC

Search wordpress.org plugin directory

Inputs: term (required).

wp_post_createC

Create a new post or page

Inputs: title (required), content (required), post_type, status.

wp_post_deleteC

Delete a post

Inputs: id (required), force.

wp_post_getC

Get a single post by ID

Inputs: id (required).

wp_post_listC

List posts of any type

Inputs: post_type, count.

wp_post_updateC

Update an existing post

Inputs: id (required), post_title, post_content, post_status.

wp_rewrite_flushB

Flush rewrite rules (fix permalink issues)

Inputs: no named parameters.

wp_scaffold_blockC

Generate a Gutenberg block skeleton

Inputs: slug (required), plugin.

wp_scaffold_pluginC

Generate a plugin skeleton

Inputs: slug (required).

wp_scaffold_themeC

Generate a child theme skeleton

Inputs: slug (required), theme_name.

wp_search_replaceC

Search and replace in database

Inputs: old_value (required), new_value (required), dry_run.

wp_theme_activateC

Activate a theme

Inputs: slug (required).

wp_theme_deleteC

Delete a theme

Inputs: slug (required).

wp_theme_installC

Install a theme from wordpress.org

Inputs: slug (required), activate.

wp_theme_listB

List all installed themes

Inputs: no named parameters.

wp_user_createC

Create a new user

Inputs: username (required), email (required), role.

wp_user_listB

List all users

Inputs: no named parameters.

Tool Schema Changelog

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TDQS

B3.4/5.0

Scored 2026-04-14 13:15 across 34 tools

Disambiguation5/5

Every tool has a clearly distinct purpose targeting specific WordPress resources and actions. For example, wp_post_create, wp_post_update, and wp_post_delete are clearly differentiated for post management, and there are no overlapping tools that could cause confusion.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tools follow a consistent wp_ prefix with verb_noun pattern (e.g., wp_post_create, wp_plugin_activate). The naming is uniform throughout, using snake_case consistently without any deviations or mixed conventions.

Tool Count3/5

With 34 tools, the count is borderline high for a WordPress CLI server. While it covers many aspects comprehensively, it may feel heavy and could potentially overwhelm agents with its breadth, though each tool serves a specific purpose.

Completeness5/5

The tool set provides complete coverage for WordPress management, including core, plugins, themes, posts, users, database, and scaffolding. It supports full CRUD operations for key resources like posts and plugins, with no obvious gaps in the domain.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive

ResponsivenessNo recent community issues

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wp-cli-mcp

What can Claude do with this?

Tools (30+)

Requirements

Setup

Install

Configure with Claude Code

Remote server via SSH

Environment Variables

Examples

Theme Development Workflow

Plugin Management

Database Operations

Pairs well with

License

Available Tools

Tool Schema Changelog

TDQS

Maintenance

Resources

Related MCP Connectors

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