WordPress
interact with your WordPress site (s) using this MCP WordPress Server 100% created with Cline. If you use Cline you can have it evaluate the code by pointing it to the repository and asking if the code is safe to use. See the READ.me for a detailed o
What is WordPress?
WordPress is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to interact with your wordpress site (s) using this mcp wordpress server 100% created with cline. if you use cline you can have it evaluate the code by pointing it to the repository and asking if the cod...
interact with your WordPress site (s) using this MCP WordPress Server 100% created with Cline. If you use Cline you can have it evaluate the code by pointing it to the repository and asking if the code is safe to use. See the READ.me for a detailed o
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- interact with your WordPress site (s) using this MCP WordPre
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y wordpressManual Installation
npx -y wordpressConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use WordPress
The WordPress MCP Server lets AI assistants interact with one or more WordPress sites through the WordPress REST API, enabling natural language management of blog posts and content. It exposes tools to create new posts, retrieve existing posts with pagination, and update post content and status — all authenticated via WordPress application passwords. This server is built entirely with JavaScript and was developed using Cline, making it straightforward to audit and extend.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 20.0.0 or higher
- An active WordPress installation with the REST API accessible (enabled by default on WordPress 5.6+)
- A WordPress application password generated from the user profile page (WP Admin > Users > Profile > Application Passwords)
- npm for dependency installation and building
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop
Clone the repository
Clone the wordpress-mcp-server repository and navigate into the project directory.
git clone https://github.com/stefans71/wordpress-mcp-server
cd wordpress-mcp-serverInstall dependencies
Install all Node.js dependencies using npm.
npm installBuild the project
Compile the TypeScript/JavaScript source to the dist directory.
npm run buildGenerate a WordPress application password
Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard, go to Users > Profile, scroll to the 'Application Passwords' section, enter a name (e.g., 'MCP Server'), and click 'Add New Application Password'. Copy the generated password immediately.
Configure environment variables
Set the three required environment variables that the server needs to authenticate with your WordPress site.
export WORDPRESS_SITE_URL="https://your-wordpress-site.com"
export WORDPRESS_USERNAME="your-wp-username"
export WORDPRESS_PASSWORD="xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx" # application passwordAdd to Claude Desktop configuration
Register the server in Claude Desktop's configuration file with the build output path and environment variables.
WordPress Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for the WordPress MCP server using the built JavaScript entry point.
{
"mcpServers": {
"wordpress": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "wordpress"],
"env": {
"WORDPRESS_SITE_URL": "https://your-wordpress-site.com",
"WORDPRESS_USERNAME": "your-wp-username",
"WORDPRESS_PASSWORD": "xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Use the WordPress MCP tools to manage content via natural language.
- "Create a new draft blog post titled 'Top 10 JavaScript Frameworks in 2025' with a brief introduction."
- "List the last 5 published posts on my WordPress site."
- "Update post ID 42 to change its status from draft to published."
- "Get all draft posts and summarize their titles."
- "Create a blog post about the benefits of renewable energy and publish it immediately."Troubleshooting WordPress
Authentication fails with 401 Unauthorized when calling the REST API
Ensure you are using a WordPress Application Password, not your main login password. Application passwords look like 'xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx' with spaces. Verify the username matches the account that generated the application password.
REST API returns 404 or is unreachable at /wp-json/wp/v2/
Check that the WordPress REST API is not disabled by a security plugin. Navigate to your-site.com/wp-json/ in a browser — if it returns JSON, the API is active. Also verify WORDPRESS_SITE_URL does not have a trailing slash.
Node.js version error on startup
This server requires Node.js 20.0.0 or higher. Run 'node --version' to check your current version. Use nvm to switch: 'nvm install 20 && nvm use 20'.
Frequently Asked Questions about WordPress
What is WordPress?
WordPress is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that interact with your wordpress site (s) using this mcp wordpress server 100% created with cline. if you use cline you can have it evaluate the code by pointing it to the repository and asking if the code is safe to use. see the read.me for a detailed o It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install WordPress?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y wordpress. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with WordPress?
WordPress works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is WordPress free to use?
Yes, WordPress is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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