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WordPress MCP server & Claude connector

Does WordPress have an official MCP server or Claude connector?

Official

As of October 2026, WordPress has two official MCP routes from different publishers. Automattic's WordPress.com hosts a remote server (OAuth 2.1, paid plans) listed in Anthropic's directory. The WordPress.org core project publishes the self-hosted MCP Adapter, still pre-1.0. Automattic's older wordpress-mcp repo is archived.

Last checked

Verdict and evidence

What we checked
WordPress.com MCP server
Published by
Automattic (WordPress.com) (official)
Runs
Hosted (remote)
Sign-in
OAuth sign-in
Stage
Generally available
Plan
All paid WordPress.com plans; free WordPress.com sites get MCP access for 30 days after creation; Jetpack-connected self-hosted sites need Jetpack AI or Jetpack Complete.
Endpoint
https://public-api.wordpress.com/wpcom/v2/mcp/v1

Evidence

What an AI can do in WordPress

Read

  • List your sitesuser-sites
  • Search postsposts-search
  • Get a postpost-get
  • Search commentssite-comments-search
  • Read site settingssite-settings
  • Read site statisticssite-statistics
  • List site pluginssite-plugins

From the publisher’s documentation for the version we checked. Not every tool is listed.

Setup

Claude (claude.ai / Desktop)

Browse connectors in Claude (claude.ai/customize/connectors or Settings > Connectors in Claude Desktop), search WordPress.com, Connect, choose an access level and Allow. Enable MCP first in your WordPress.com account settings.

Source

Claude Code

Add the server, then run /mcp to authenticate.

claude mcp add --transport http wpcom-mcp https://public-api.wordpress.com/wpcom/v2/mcp/v1
Source

Cursor

In Cursor chat:

/add-plugin wordpress-com
Source

Safety check

  • Pass

    Publisher verified

    Endpoint on wordpress.com, documented at developer.wordpress.com (an Automattic site), and the Claude directory lists Automattic (WordPress.com) as Anthropic verified.

  • Pass

    Auth model

    OAuth 2.1 in the browser with PKCE, dynamic client registration and token rotation; credentials are not shared with the AI client.

  • Flag

    Write and delete access

    The docs describe Write tools alongside Read tools (60+ abilities). Access levels exist: Full access, Read only (turns off every Write tool), or per-tool toggles in account settings.

  • Unknown

    Tool-description injection scan

    Hosted and closed source; only tool names from the Claude listing were reviewed, not description text.

  • Unknown

    Repo maintenance

    Hosted service with no public server repository found.

Community alternatives

Built and maintained by third parties, not WordPress. Check the safety notes before connecting one to a real account.

WordPress MCP Adapter (WordPress.org core AI team)

WordPress (WordPress.org project) · Runs locally · API key or token

Discover registered abilities · Get ability info · Execute an ability

  • ⚠ Auth model: STDIO runs as a WordPress user via WP-CLI; HTTP uses WordPress application passwords or a custom OAuth implementation (the example puts an application password in env).

WordPress MCP (Automattic, deprecated)

Automattic · Runs locally · Not documented
  • ⚠ Repo maintenance: Archived; last push 2026-09-17. README says it is deprecated, not the recommended way, and not to be used for new installations.

FAQ

Does WordPress have an official MCP server?

Yes, from two publishers: Automattic's WordPress.com hosted server, and the WordPress.org core project's MCP Adapter for self-hosted sites.

What is the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org here?

WordPress.com (Automattic) hosts a remote server at public-api.wordpress.com. WordPress.org's MCP Adapter is open-source software you install on your own site.

Is WordPress a Claude connector?

Yes. WordPress.com is listed in Anthropic's connector directory, marked Anthropic verified. The self-hosted adapter is not a directory connector.

Can I make it read-only?

On WordPress.com, yes: choose the Read only access level or toggle individual tools. On the adapter, abilities are opt-in per ability.

What about Automattic's wordpress-mcp repo?

It is archived and deprecated. Its README points to the MCP Adapter and the WordPress.com docs.

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