Connect your AI agent to WordPress.com
Connect your AI agent to WordPress.com
Connect ChatGPT, Claude, or your favorite AI agent to manage content, plugins, and settings through natural language. WordPress.com supports Model Context Protocol (MCP) on all plans.
MCP is available on every paid plan and on our free plan through November. Connect other agents via these instructions.
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How to set up the WordPress.com MCP in two steps
Connect your agent to your sites
The easiest way to get started is to use one of our official plugins or connectors for agents like ChatGPT and Claude. Add the plugin/connector to your agent and authenticate your account.
See the full setup guide for more information and instructions for setting up another MCP-enabled agent.
Start automating
Your AI agent can now create posts, manage plugins, update settings, and more, all by chatting with your agent. Ask the agent to publish your draft, switch your theme, or audit your plugin list.
How to set up the WordPress.com MCP in two steps
Connect your agent to your sites
The easiest way to get started is to use one of our official plugins or connectors for agents like ChatGPT and Claude. Add the plugin/connector to your agent and authenticate your account.
See the full setup guide for more information and instructions for setting up another MCP-enabled agent.
Start automating
Your AI agent can now create posts, manage plugins, update settings, and more, all by chatting with your agent. Ask the agent to publish your draft, switch your theme, or audit your plugin list.
WordPress.com MCP frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the WordPress.com MCP server.
Does WordPress.com have an MCP server?
Yes. It’s maintained by Automattic, and available on all paid plans. You must first enable MCP before you can connect any AI agent to your site.
What is the WordPress.com MCP server?
The WordPress.com MCP server is a native Model Context Protocol endpoint built into the managed platform. It lets any MCP-compatible AI agent read and write to your WordPress site through a secure OAuth 2.1 connection, with no plugins or self-hosting required.
Where can I find the full setup guide?
The WordPress.com MCP support guide covers enabling MCP access and customizing which tools your AI agent can use. For client-specific setup, see the guides for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. For the complete list of available MCP tools, see the MCP capabilities reference.
Which AI clients are supported?
Any AI agent that support Model Context Protocol (MCP), including ChatGPT and Claude.
What MCP tools does WordPress.com expose?
WordPress.com exposes 60+ MCP tools covering posts, pages, plugins, themes, users, site settings, media, comments, and taxonomies. Many tools map to the WordPress REST API with proper descriptions so your AI agent understands every capability. See the full list of MCP tools for the complete breakdown.
How do I connect Claude to my WordPress site?
Install our official Claude Connector and authenticate to grant Claude access to your account. See the full Claude setup guide for step-by-step instructions.
How do I connect ChatGPT to my WordPress site?
Install our official ChatGPT plugin and authenticate to grant ChatGPT access to your account. See the full ChatGPT setup guide for step-by-step instructions.
How do I connect Cursor to WordPress.com?
Install our official Cursor plugin and authenticate to grant Cursor access to your account.
How do I connect VS Code to WordPress.com?
Go to my.wordpress.com/me/preferences/mcp to enable MCP on your WordPress.com account. Then follow the VS Code setup instructions at my.wordpress.com/me/preferences/mcp/setup
Does WordPress.com MCP work with other AI clients?
Yes. Windsurf, Zed, Continue, and any MCP-compatible tool works. Add the server URL from my.wordpress.com/me/preferences/mcp and authenticate. If your tool supports MCP, you can connect to your WordPress.com site.
What is the WordPress.com MCP server URL?
The server URL is https://public-api.wordpress.com/wpcom/v2/mcp/v1.
Is there an npm package or SDK for WordPress.com MCP?
Is the WordPress.com MCP server secure?
Yes. Authentication uses OAuth 2.1, which means your WordPress.com password is never shared with any AI client. Access is scoped per-ability. You control exactly what your AI agent can do, and tokens can be revoked at any time from your account settings. Learn more about MCP security and setup.
How do I create and publish posts via MCP?
Once connected, ask your AI agent to create a post in natural language, for example, “Create a draft post titled X with this content” or “Publish my draft about Y.”
How do I manage plugins via MCP?
Ask your AI agent to list installed plugins, activate or deactivate a specific plugin, or check for available updates, all through a conversation.
How do I update site settings via MCP?
Tell your AI agent what you want to change: site title, tagline, timezone, reading settings, or discussion options. It will update them via the MCP server. You can also ask it to read current settings first before making changes.
What transport protocol does the WordPress.com MCP server use?
The WordPress.com MCP server uses streamable HTTP, which is compatible with the MCP SSE (Server-Sent Events) standard. Any MCP client that supports SSE or streamable HTTP, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, and most modern MCP tools, can connect without any additional configuration.
