Can I draft a new blog post using chat?

Yes. The `create_cms_post` tool allows your AI agent to create a new post. You can provide the title and content, and set the status to 'draft'. Once you are ready, you can update it to 'publish' using the same agent.

How do I get the direct URL for an image in my WordPress library?

Use the `list_media_attachments` tool. Your AI agent will return a list of recently uploaded media files, including their filenames and the direct public source URLs for easy sharing or embedding.

Is it possible to permanently delete a post instead of sending it to Trash?

Yes. When using the `delete_cms_post` tool, you can set the `force` parameter to true. This will bypass the WordPress Trash and permanently remove the post from your database.

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  "mcpServers": {
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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.

Cursor's Agent mode turns WordPress into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from WordPress and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

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 Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the WordPress MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using WordPress

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using WordPress, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the WordPress MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with WordPress through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

WordPress + Cursor Use Cases

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

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

WordPress MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect WordPress to Cursor 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 Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor

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

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

WordPress + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating WordPress MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.