How to Use the WordPress MCP in Claude

Q: How does Claude Desktop help me manage WordPress post drafts?

You can use createcmspost to generate a new draft right from your chat. You specify the title and content, setting the status as 'draft'. This keeps the work contained in WordPress until you're ready to publish.

Q: Can I list all available categories for my WordPress site using Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. Just run listsitecategories. The tool reads every category defined in your WordPress installation and sends the full list back to you, letting you know what structure exists.

Q: Does the MCP Server support deleting content on my WordPress site with Claude Desktop?

Yes. You can use deletecmspost. If you set force to true, it permanently deletes the post; otherwise, it just sends it to the Trash bin.

Q: How do I check user details for WordPress using Claude Desktop?

You simply call listsiteusers. This retrieves a list of all registered users on your site. The tool gives you basic details about every account available in the WordPress database.

Manage your WordPress content and site data, whether you're in the browser or working locally with Claude Desktop.

See Vinkius in Action

Works with every AI agent you already use

…and any MCP-compatible client

MCP Servers - Free for Subscribers

Connect WordPress MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect WordPress to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

GDPR Free for Subscribers

Setup WordPress with Claude Desktop

Ask AI about this MCP

ChatGPT

Claude

Perplexity

Handle all post creation and updates.

Need a new article? Use `create_cms_post` to set a title, content, and initial status (draft, publish). You can also modify existing work using `update_cms_post`, providing the post ID and a JSON object of specific fields you need to change. Don't want that old draft floating around? You can delete posts permanently with `delete_cms_post`. This tool lets you force deletion, bypassing the standard Trash bin, which is critical for clean data management.

Get a full overview of site assets.

You can list all content types and metadata available on your WordPress instance. Tools like `list_site_categories`, `list_site_tags`, and `list_static_pages` give you immediate context about how the site is structured. If you're building a new page, start by checking what posts are already out there using `list_site_posts`. It supports standard WP query parameters, letting your AI client filter results exactly how you need them.

Access all user and media data.

Need to know who's on the site? Use `list_site_users` to pull a roster of every registered WordPress account. You can also get details for specific posts via `get_post_details`, ensuring you have everything from author to date. When dealing with media, `list_media_attachments` pulls all image and document files stored in the library. This gives your AI client the source material it needs before writing any content.

Setup guide

Set up WordPress MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The WordPress MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the WordPress MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under wordpress-mcp.

json

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

Get your connection token →

Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by WordPress. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.

Why Choose Vinkius

Vinkius connects your tools to AI with real-time monitoring and automatic cost savings — all from one dashboard.

Connect WordPress now

Real-time monitoring

Live

visibility into every interaction

Connect your favorite tools to your AI and see exactly what's happening — every request, every response, in real time.

Built-in savings

60%

lower AI costs

Vinkius compresses data between your apps and your AI automatically. Lower bills every month — no configuration required.

Single dashboard

One

place for every integration

Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.

Common questions about WordPress MCP in Claude Desktop

You can use `create_cms_post` to generate a new draft right from your chat. You specify the title and content, setting the status as 'draft'. This keeps the work contained in WordPress until you're ready to publish.

Absolutely. Just run `list_site_categories`. The tool reads every category defined in your WordPress installation and sends the full list back to you, letting you know what structure exists.

Yes. You can use `delete_cms_post`. If you set force to true, it permanently deletes the post; otherwise, it just sends it to the Trash bin.

You simply call `list_site_users`. This retrieves a list of all registered users on your site. The tool gives you basic details about every account available in the WordPress database.

This server touches post status, which dictates if content is 'draft', 'publish', or 'private'. This specific metadata determines visibility and whether the content can be viewed by the public.

Use it with your favorite AI tools

Connect this server to Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and more.

OpenAI Agents SDK sdk-python

Google ADK sdk-python

Pydantic AI sdk-python

Vercel AI SDK sdk-typescript