WordPress MCP – The Ultimate WordPress to Model Context Protocol Server Plugin

What is WordPress MCP?

WordPress MCP is an open-source WordPress plugin that turns your site into a full-featured Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. It lets you connect your WordPress content, tools, and workflows to LLMs and AI applications without any coding.

How to use WordPress MCP?

Install the plugin on your WordPress site, then configure it through the modern dark admin UI. Generate API keys in the settings, enable or disable endpoints, and manage content types. Send authenticated requests to endpoints like GET /wp-json/henjii/v1/resources with your API key in the X-Henjii-API-Key header.

Key features of WordPress MCP

• Standardized MCP REST API endpoints for LLM integration
• API key authentication and management in the admin UI
• Rate limiting and usage dashboard with visual stats
• Toggleable resources, tools, prompts, and sampling endpoints
• Control which post types (posts, pages, media) are exposed
• Built-in API testing tool and documentation page

Use cases of WordPress MCP

• Let AI chatbots answer questions based on your WordPress content
• Build automated research agents that query your articles and media
• Trigger custom WordPress functions directly from AI or automation apps
• Securely provide API access to internal teams and enterprise partners
• Standardize AI outputs using pre-made prompt templates

FAQ from WordPress MCP

What infrastructure does WordPress MCP require?

It runs as a standard WordPress plugin on any WordPress installation, no additional runtime or server software needed.

How do I authenticate API requests?

Add your API key as the header X-Henjii-API-Key: YOUR_KEY to every request. You can generate and delete keys from the admin UI.

What endpoints are available?

The plugin exposes /resources (posts, pages, media), /tools (custom triggers like search), /prompts (templates), and /sampling (for recursive LLM flows). Each can be toggled on or off.

Is WordPress MCP open source?

Yes, the plugin is licensed under GPL v2 or later. Cloud and enterprise features are available separately.

How can I get support or contribute?

See the built-in Documentation tab for full API guides and example code (Python, JS, cURL). For help, email [email protected]. Contributions are welcome via GitHub.