MainWP MCP Server for Cline 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire MainWP through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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"mainwp": {
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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.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MainWP tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
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 Cline 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 Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the MainWP MCP Server with Cline.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Add remote server
Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
Start using MainWP
Ask Cline: "Using MainWP, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Cline with the MainWP MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with MainWP through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
MainWP + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the MainWP MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from MainWP and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use MainWP tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from MainWP and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query MainWP for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
MainWP MCP Tools for Cline (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect MainWP to Cline 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 Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline 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 Cline
Common issues when connecting MainWP to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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MainWP + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating MainWP MCP Server with Cline.
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Connect MainWP to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.