Comprehensive WordPress MCP Server

What is Comprehensive WordPress MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to interact with WordPress sites through the WordPress REST API. It provides tools for managing posts, users, comments, categories, tags, and custom endpoints programmatically.

How to use Comprehensive WordPress MCP Server?

Install Node.js v18+, clone the repository, run npm install and npm run build, then generate an application password from your WordPress admin panel. Add the server to your MCP settings file (e.g., ~/AppData/Roaming/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json) with the command node path/to/build/index.js. Each tool requires siteUrl, username, and password (application password) as parameters.

Key features of Comprehensive WordPress MCP Server

• Create, read, update, and delete WordPress posts with pagination.
• Retrieve, update, and delete users by ID or login.
• Manage comments: create, retrieve, update, delete, and filter by post.
• Create and retrieve categories and tags.
• Make custom requests to any WordPress REST API endpoint.
• Supports custom HTTP methods, data, and query parameters.

Use cases of Comprehensive WordPress MCP Server

• Automate bulk post creation or updates from an AI assistant.
• Moderate comments and manage user accounts programmatically.
• Query custom WordPress REST API endpoints for site‑specific data.
• Synchronize content between WordPress and external tools.
• Build AI‑powered editorial workflows with full WordPress control.

FAQ from Comprehensive WordPress MCP Server

What are the prerequisites for using Comprehensive WordPress MCP Server?

Node.js v18 or higher, a WordPress site with REST API enabled (WordPress 4.7+), and an application password for authentication.

How do I authenticate with WordPress?

Use your WordPress username and an application password generated from the WordPress admin panel under Users → Profile → Application Passwords. Pass these as parameters in every tool call.

Can I use custom REST API endpoints?

Yes, the custom_request tool allows making requests to any WordPress REST API endpoint with your choice of HTTP method and data.

What is the response format?

All tools return a JSON object with a success boolean. On success, the data field contains the WordPress API response and optional meta. On failure, an error field describes the issue.

What security measures should I take?

Always use HTTPS URLs, use application passwords instead of your main password, keep passwords secure, use WordPress roles to limit access, and regularly rotate passwords.