WordPress MCP Server

What is WordPress MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants and MCP clients to interact with WordPress sites through the WordPress REST API. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, and uses JSON‑RPC 2.0 to provide tools for creating, retrieving, and updating posts.

How to use WordPress MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies (npm install), and build the project (npm run build). Add the server to your MCP settings file with the environment variables WORDPRESS_SITE_URL, WORDPRESS_USERNAME, and WORDPRESS_PASSWORD. Once configured, invoke the available methods (create_post, get_posts, update_post) via your MCP client using JSON‑RPC 2.0 requests. Credentials can also be passed directly in each request instead of using environment variables.

Key features of WordPress MCP Server

• Create, retrieve, and update WordPress posts.
• Supports both environment‑variable and per‑request authentication.
• Uses WordPress application passwords for secure access.
• Cross‑platform: Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• JSON‑RPC 2.0 protocol for standardized communication.
• Optional status parameters for posts (draft, publish, private).

Use cases of WordPress MCP Server

• Automating post creation from AI assistants.
• Fetching post lists for content analysis or reporting.
• Updating existing posts without manually opening the WordPress dashboard.
• Integrating WordPress content management into MCP‑based workflows.

FAQ from WordPress MCP Server

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js 20.0.0 or higher, a WordPress site with the REST API enabled, and a WordPress application password for authentication.

How do I authenticate with my WordPress site?

Provide your site URL, username, and application password either as environment variables (WORDPRESS_SITE_URL, WORDPRESS_USERNAME, WORDPRESS_PASSWORD) or as parameters in each request.

What methods are available?

Three methods: create_post to create a new post, get_posts to retrieve a list of posts, and update_post to modify an existing post. Status can be set to draft, publish, or private (default: draft).

Can I use this server without environment variables?

Yes. You can pass siteUrl, username, and password directly in the request parameters if you prefer not to set environment variables.

Where does my WordPress data reside?

All data remains on your WordPress site. The MCP server only makes REST API calls and does not store any content locally.