How to Use the WordPress Media Uploader MCP in Claude

Q: How do I use the WordPress Media Uploader with Claude Desktop?

Just tell your agent to run the uploadwordpressmedia tool, providing the source URL and what you want the file named. It handles the rest of the upload process for you.

Q: If I use the WordPress Media Uploader tool in my workflow with Claude Desktop, does it save SEO data?

Absolutely. When running uploadwordpressmedia, you can provide a descriptive filename and specific alt text for SEO right alongside the upload.

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Get Images into WordPress Media Library with Claude Desktop

The `upload_wordpress_media` tool downloads an image from a public URL and uploads it directly to the WordPress Media Library. This means you never have to manually download and re-upload blog assets. You can give your AI client the ability to generate and deploy entire sets of cover images for a post instantly, without ever leaving your chat.

Direct Image Deployment via MCP Server

The `upload_wordpress_media` tool accepts three things: the public source URL, a descriptive filename (like 'seo-cover-image.jpg'), and an optional alt text for SEO. It handles the full upload process. This gives your agent precise control over how images are saved in WordPress, ensuring proper metadata is attached every time.

Local File Handling with Claude Desktop

Beyond just uploading media, connecting this MCP Server lets you use the `upload_wordpress_media` tool to manage assets from public internet sources. It's great for pull-together projects. Your AI client can take a URL found anywhere and make it an active resource inside your WordPress site.

Setup guide

Set up WordPress Media Uploader 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 Media Uploader 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 Media Uploader 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-media-uploader-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about WordPress Media Uploader MCP in Claude Desktop

Just tell your agent to run the `upload_wordpress_media` tool, providing the source URL and what you want the file named. It handles the rest of the upload process for you.

Yes. The server is designed to pull down external images from a public URL and commit them to your library, regardless of their size or resolution.

Absolutely. When running `upload_wordpress_media`, you can provide a descriptive filename and specific alt text for SEO right alongside the upload.

It only works with images. The tool requires a public source URL that points to an image file type.

The server touches Image URLs and associated metadata (filename, alt text) when performing the upload operation.

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