WordPress MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add WordPress 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 the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add wordpress --transport http "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 take control of your content infrastructure through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers WordPress as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where WordPress data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Post Management — List all blog articles, create new posts with HTML/Block content, and update metadata or status (draft, publish, private)
- Static Pages — Browse and manage hierarchical content like 'About Us' or 'Contact' pages directly from your agent
- Media Library — List all uploaded assets (images, documents) and retrieve their direct public URLs for content distribution
- Taxonomy Auditing — List and browse all categories and tags used across your site to ensure consistent content organization
- User Discovery — Retrieve a list of all registered site users and their associated numeric IDs for author attribution
- Content Insights — Get comprehensive details for specific posts, including full content, featured media, and technical status
- Data Integrity — Safely trash or permanently delete obsolete posts through simple chat commands
The WordPress MCP Server exposes 10 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 WordPress to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the WordPress 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 WordPress
Ask Claude: "Using WordPress, show me..." — 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the WordPress MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with WordPress 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 WordPress 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
WordPress + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the WordPress MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed WordPress tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query WordPress nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe WordPress outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query WordPress status endpoints and alert on anomalies
WordPress MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect WordPress to Claude Code via MCP:
create_cms_post
Provide a title, content, and initial status (draft, publish, private). Creates a new post in WordPress
delete_cms_post
Set force to true for permanent deletion, otherwise it goes to Trash. Permanently deletes a WordPress post
get_post_details
Retrieves details for a specific WordPress post
list_media_attachments
Lists media files (images, documents) from the WordPress library
list_site_categories
Lists all categories defined in WordPress
list_site_posts
Supports standard WP query parameters like per_page and categories. Lists posts from the WordPress site
list_site_tags
Lists all tags used in the WordPress site
list_site_users
Lists all registered WordPress users
list_static_pages
Lists static pages from the WordPress site
update_cms_post
Provide the post ID and a JSON object of fields to update. Updates an existing WordPress post
Example Prompts for WordPress in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with WordPress immediately.
"List the last 5 posts on my WordPress site."
"Create a new draft post titled 'AI in Marketing' with content '<p>AI is changing everything...</p>'."
"List all categories on my WordPress site."
Troubleshooting WordPress MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting WordPress to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
WordPress + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating WordPress 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 WordPress with your favorite client
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Connect WordPress to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.