How to Use the WordPress MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I use Claude Code to list WordPress posts for a CI/CD job?

You run listsiteposts directly in your shell script. It supports standard WP query parameters, letting you filter content based on specific criteria without needing a GUI.

Q: Can Claude Code manage WordPress site categories?

Yes, the server has listsitecategories. Your pipeline can use this to verify that all necessary taxonomy structures are present before deploying code against your WordPress instance.

Q: How does the MCP Server handle WordPress content status?

You control status using createcmspost and updatecmspost. You can script posts to go from draft to published, or even private, all from the terminal.

Q: Does Claude Code support listing WordPress users?

It supports it. Use listsiteusers in your pipeline if you need a list of registered users for compliance checks or generating user reports against your WordPress site.

Q: What data privacy does the MCP Server handle regarding WordPress sites?

This server handles user account information via listsiteusers. When running automated scripts, ensure that any exported credentials or usernames are immediately redacted to maintain compliance.

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Process and clean up media assets on WordPress.

For cleanup scripts, you can use `list_media_attachments` to pull a list of all images or documents. You can then write an automation job that processes these files before deployment.

Automate post updates in WordPress via CLI.

When deploying site changes, you need reliable content updates. Use `update_cms_post` to programmatically change fields on an existing post using a defined ID and JSON payload. This is perfect for scheduled data syncing.

Bulk deletion of WordPress posts.

If you're cleaning up old content as part of a deployment routine, `delete_cms_post` works great. You can script the deletion process and force it to bypass the trash bin entirely.

Setup guide

Set up WordPress MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see wordpress-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest WordPress transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available WordPress tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http wordpress-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the WordPress MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wordpress-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about WordPress MCP in Claude Code

You run `list_site_posts` directly in your shell script. It supports standard WP query parameters, letting you filter content based on specific criteria without needing a GUI.

Yes, the server has `list_site_categories`. Your pipeline can use this to verify that all necessary taxonomy structures are present before deploying code against your WordPress instance.

You control status using `create_cms_post` and `update_cms_post`. You can script posts to go from draft to published, or even private, all from the terminal.

It supports it. Use `list_site_users` in your pipeline if you need a list of registered users for compliance checks or generating user reports against your WordPress site.

This server handles user account information via `list_site_users`. When running automated scripts, ensure that any exported credentials or usernames are immediately redacted to maintain compliance.

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