WordPress Developer
Build WordPress sites with your AI
What is WordPress Developer?
WordPress Developer is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to build wordpress sites with your ai
Build WordPress sites with your AI
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Build WordPress sites with your AI
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx wordpress-developerConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use WordPress Developer
WordPress Developer MCP Server lets AI assistants create, customize, and manage local WordPress sites through natural language. It integrates with Local (by Flywheel) or other local WordPress environments and exposes WP-CLI commands safely through an MCP interface, so you can ask your AI to scaffold a new site, add pages, install plugins, configure menus, update styles, and even generate shareable preview links — all without leaving your editor. It works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Codex, Windsurf, and Zed.
Prerequisites
- macOS or Windows (Linux support may vary)
- A local WordPress environment such as Local by Flywheel, MAMP, or Laragon
- WP-CLI accessible from the command line
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, or VS Code
- curl (macOS/Linux) or PowerShell (Windows) for the install script
Run the installer for your operating system
The project provides a one-line installer that downloads the server binary and configures it. Run the appropriate command for your OS in a terminal.
# macOS
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nightnei/wordpress-developer-mcp-server/main/install.sh | bash
# Windows (PowerShell)
powershell -c "irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nightnei/wordpress-developer-mcp-server/main/install.ps1 | iex"Verify the installation completed
The installer places the server binary in a local directory and updates your MCP client configuration automatically. Check that the binary is present and your client config has been updated.
Ensure your local WordPress environment is running
Start Local by Flywheel (or your preferred local WP stack) and confirm at least one site is available. The MCP server communicates with WordPress through WP-CLI, which must be able to reach the site's filesystem.
Open your MCP client and test the connection
Start Claude Desktop, Cursor, or another supported client. The wordpress-developer server should appear in the MCP tool list. Try a simple prompt to confirm connectivity.
Build your first WordPress site with AI
Describe the site you want in plain language. The AI will use WP-CLI through the MCP server to scaffold pages, install themes, and configure settings step by step.
WordPress Developer Examples
Client configuration
Example MCP client config if you need to add or repair the server entry manually. The exact command path depends on where the installer placed the binary.
{
"mcpServers": {
"wordpress-developer": {
"command": "wordpress-developer-mcp-server",
"args": []
}
}
}Prompts to try
Natural language prompts for building and managing WordPress sites with this server.
- "Create a WordPress site named 'Local Bakery' with Home, Menu, About, and Contact pages"
- "Install the Astra theme and activate it on my bakery site"
- "Add a navigation menu with links to all pages on the bakery site"
- "Create a new post titled 'Our Story' with a 200-word intro about a family-owned bakery"
- "Generate a shareable preview link for my local bakery site"
- "Install the WooCommerce plugin and set up a basic shop page"Troubleshooting WordPress Developer
The installer fails on macOS with a permission error
Make sure curl can write to the target directory. If you see 'Permission denied', you may need to run 'chmod +x install.sh' and execute it directly rather than piping to bash. Also check that your shell profile is writable.
WP-CLI commands fail with 'No WordPress installation found'
Ensure your local WordPress environment (Local, MAMP, etc.) is running and that WP-CLI is configured to point to the correct site path. Run 'wp site list' in the site's root directory to verify WP-CLI can find the installation.
The MCP server does not appear in the client's tool list after installation
The installer updates the MCP client config automatically. Restart your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.) after the install completes. If the server still does not appear, open your config file and verify the wordpress-developer entry was added correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions about WordPress Developer
What is WordPress Developer?
WordPress Developer is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that build wordpress sites with your ai It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install WordPress Developer?
Follow the installation instructions on the WordPress Developer GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with WordPress Developer?
WordPress Developer works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is WordPress Developer free to use?
Yes, WordPress Developer is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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