MainWP MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add MainWP as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add mainwp --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About MainWP MCP Server
Connect your MainWP Dashboard to any AI agent to automate your WordPress network management. This MCP server enables your agent to list child sites, monitor pending updates for core, plugins, and themes, and trigger security scans directly from natural language interfaces.
Claude Code registers MainWP as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where MainWP data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Network Oversight — List all managed child sites and retrieve real-time status and update counts
- Update Management — Query all pending WordPress core, plugin, and theme upgrades across your entire network
- Automated Sync — Trigger a global synchronization to fetch the latest data from all connected sites instantly
- Security Auditing — Initiate vulnerability scans and malware checks using configured MainWP extensions
- Inventory Control — List all plugins and themes installed on any specific child site for auditing
- One-Click Upgrades — Execute resource upgrades programmatically to maintain network-wide security
The MainWP MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect MainWP to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the MainWP MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using MainWP
Ask Claude: "Using MainWP, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the MainWP MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with MainWP through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using MainWP tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
MainWP + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the MainWP MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed MainWP tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query MainWP nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe MainWP outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query MainWP status endpoints and alert on anomalies
MainWP MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect MainWP to Claude Code via MCP:
get_pending_updates_count
Get a quick count of all pending updates
list_available_updates
List all pending core, plugin, and theme updates
list_child_sites
List all connected WordPress sites
list_site_plugins
List all plugins installed on a specific site
scan_network_malware
Trigger a malware scan across the network
scan_network_vulnerabilities
Trigger a vulnerability scan across the network
sync_child_sites
Trigger a synchronization with all child sites
upgrade_site_resource
Requires a JSON body with details. Execute an upgrade for a specific plugin or theme
Example Prompts for MainWP in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with MainWP immediately.
"List all connected child sites in MainWP."
"How many pending updates are available across my network?"
"Run a vulnerability scan across all sites."
Troubleshooting MainWP MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting MainWP to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
MainWP + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating MainWP MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect MainWP with your favorite client
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Connect MainWP to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.