Bring Wordpress Management
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect MainWP to VS Code Copilot and start using all 8 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the MainWP MCP Server?
Connect your MainWP Dashboard to any AI agent to automate your WordPress network management. This MCP server enables your agent to list child sites, monitor pending updates for core, plugins, and themes, and trigger security scans directly from natural language interfaces.
What you can do
- Network Oversight — List all managed child sites and retrieve real-time status and update counts
- Update Management — Query all pending WordPress core, plugin, and theme upgrades across your entire network
- Automated Sync — Trigger a global synchronization to fetch the latest data from all connected sites instantly
- Security Auditing — Initiate vulnerability scans and malware checks using configured MainWP extensions
- Inventory Control — List all plugins and themes installed on any specific child site for auditing
- One-Click Upgrades — Execute resource upgrades programmatically to maintain network-wide security
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your MainWP Dashboard URL and REST API Bearer Token
- Ensure 'Pretty Permalinks' are enabled on your WordPress dashboard
- Start managing your WordPress network from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- WordPress Agency Owners — Monitor client site health and pending updates via simple natural language commands
- DevOps Engineers — Automate the synchronization and security scanning of large WordPress networks
- Site Administrators — Quickly audit plugin inventories and execute updates without leaving your dev tools
Built-in capabilities (8)
Get a quick count of all pending updates
List all pending core, plugin, and theme updates
List all connected WordPress sites
List all plugins installed on a specific site
Trigger a malware scan across the network
Trigger a vulnerability scan across the network
Trigger a synchronization with all child sites
Requires a JSON body with details. Execute an upgrade for a specific plugin or theme
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings MainWP data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
MainWP in VS Code Copilot
Why run MainWP with Vinkius?
The MainWP connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 8 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect MainWP using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
MainWP and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect MainWP to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
MainWP for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and MainWP is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the API returning a 404 error?
You must enable 'Pretty Permalinks' in your WordPress Dashboard (Settings > Permalinks). The REST API will not function with the 'Plain' setting.
How do I find my API Token?
In your MainWP Dashboard, navigate to Settings > REST API and create a new API Key with 'Write' permissions. Your token is encrypted at rest and injected securely at runtime.
Can I update plugins across all sites?
Yes, the upgrade_site_resource tool can target specific resources across the entire network by providing the necessary parameters in the JSON body.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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