Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - WordPress MCP Server

Q: What is the WordPress MCP Server?

A: The WordPress MCP Server is a tool that allows AI agents to interact with WordPress sites through the WordPress REST API, enabling content management, post operations, and site configuration via natural language.

Q: What is MCP?

A: MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It’s an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs).

Q: What are the benefits of using the WordPress MCP Server?

A: Key benefits include multi-site support, full REST API integration, secure authentication, dynamic endpoint discovery, flexible operations, graceful error handling, and simple configuration.

Q: How do I install the WordPress MCP Server?

A: You can install it either automatically via Smithery or manually using npm.

Q: How do I configure the WordPress MCP Server?

A: You need to create a JSON configuration file (e.g., wp-sites.json) with your WordPress site details, including the URL, username, and application password. Then, add the MCP server configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file.

Q: What security measures should I take when using the WordPress MCP Server?

A: Keep your wp-sites.json file secure, use environment variables for sensitive data, store the config file outside of public directories, use HTTPS for all WordPress sites, regularly rotate application passwords, and follow the principle of least privilege when assigning user roles.

Q: What kind of errors does the server handle?

A: The server handles common errors such as invalid configuration files, authentication failures, missing or invalid endpoints, API rate limiting, and network errors. Descriptive messages are provided to help diagnose issues.

Q: What can I do with the wp_discover_endpoints tool?

A: This tool maps all available REST API endpoints on a WordPress site. You need to provide the site alias as defined in the configuration.

Q: What can I do with the wp_call_endpoint tool?

A: This tool executes REST API requests to WordPress sites. You need to specify the site alias, API endpoint path, HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, or PATCH), and any request parameters or body data.

Q: Where can I get an application password for my WordPress site?

A: Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard, go to Users → Profile, scroll to the “Application Passwords” section, enter a name for the application, click “Add New Application Password,” and copy the generated password.

Q: What versions of WordPress support Application Passwords?

A: Application Passwords require WordPress 5.6 or later and HTTPS.

Q: How can I use the WordPress MCP Server with Claude Desktop?

A: Add the MCP server configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file, specifying the command, arguments, and environment variables, including WP_SITES_PATH pointing to the absolute path of your configuration file.

Q: What kind of tasks can I perform with the WordPress MCP Server?

A: You can perform tasks such as listing and querying posts, creating and editing content, managing comments, managing plugins, managing users, configuring site settings, and performing maintenance and diagnostics.