About mvtandas/wp-cli-mcp
mvtandas/wp-cli-mcp is an MCP server in the Data category: cLI with 30+ tools for themes, plugins, posts, menus, users, database, scaffolding, and cache. Works locally or over SSH to remote servers. It has been installed 0 times through Conduid.
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git clone https://github.com/mvtandas/wp-cli-mcpThis server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.
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README
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.
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
README mirrored from the source repository 4 months ago. The original is authoritative.