How do I create a new post as a draft?

Use the `create_new_post` action. Provide the title and content, and set the optional status parameter to `draft`. The post will appear in your WP Admin for final review.

Can I see a list of all static pages like 'About Us'?

Yes! Use the `list_static_pages` query. Your agent will retrieve all static pages from your WordPress site, including their IDs and current status.

Is it possible to delete a post via the AI?

Absolutely. Use the `delete_post` tool and provide the unique ID of the post you want to remove. The content will be permanently deleted from your site.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

WordPress MCP Server for Claude DesktopGive Claude Desktop instant access to 7 tools to Create New Post, Delete Post, Get Post Details, and more

Name: WordPress
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wordpress-alternative": {
      // Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About WordPress MCP Server

Connect your WordPress site to any AI agent and simplify how you publish content, manage users, and organize your blog through natural conversation.

Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect WordPress to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 7 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.

What you can do

Content Publishing — Create and manage blog posts and static pages with full HTML support and status control (publish, draft).
User Directory — List and inspect site users, authors, and contributors to understand your editorial team.
Taxonomy Management — List categories and tags used to organize your website content.
Content Maintenance — Fetch detailed metadata for specific posts or delete unwanted content instantly via AI.
Remote Control — Access your site's REST API to monitor activity without opening the WP Admin dashboard.

The WordPress MCP Server exposes 7 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 7 WordPress tools available for Claude Desktop

When Claude Desktop connects to WordPress through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning cms, blogging, web-publishing, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create_new_post

Create a new blog post

delete_post

Delete a blog post

get_post_details

Get details for a specific post

list_blog_categories

List blog categories

list_blog_posts

List WordPress blog posts

list_site_users

List site users

list_static_pages

List static site pages

Connect WordPress to Claude Desktop via MCP

Follow these steps to wire WordPress into Claude Desktop. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json

Add the MCP Server

Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server

Start using WordPress

Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 7 tools are now available

Why Use Claude Desktop with the WordPress MCP Server

Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with WordPress through the Model Context Protocol.

Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available

Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface

Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions

Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network

WordPress + Claude Desktop Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the WordPress MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation

Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language

Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary

Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation

Example Prompts for WordPress in Claude Desktop

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with WordPress immediately.

"List the most recent blog posts on my site."

"Create a draft post titled 'Benefits of Remote Work' with some placeholder text."

"Who are the registered authors on my WordPress site?"

Troubleshooting WordPress MCP Server with Claude Desktop

Common issues when connecting WordPress to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not appearing after restart

Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).

Authentication error

Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.

Tools not showing in chat

Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting. wait a few seconds.

WordPress + Claude Desktop FAQ

Common questions about integrating WordPress MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?

When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.

What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?

Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully. if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.

Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?

Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.

Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?

Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.

Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?

Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL. Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.