As someone who manages multiple WordPress sites, I immediately thought about a solution with WP MCP server. Think of your WordPress sites not as isolated entities, but as interconnected spaces that can communicate and work together. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) acts as the connector, letting you orchestrate multiple sites simultaneously.
The MCP server functions like a specialized toolkit that enhances Claude’s capabilities, connecting through an API to provide more comprehensive assistance and tackle a wider range of tasks effectively. This API interface enables structured communication between Claude and the server’s extended features.
The hypothesis was simple: What if we could transform a series of repetitive tasks into a more ingrained workflow? That’s exactly what I’ve been testing in my latest experiment combining Claude’s MCP server capabilities with WordPress. Let’s dive into what I’ve discovered.
The Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to run this experiment yourself:
- Claude Desktop (will only work locally)
- An MCP Server – Find an MCP Server on GitHub (beware they are available to the public and not vetted entirely)
- WordPress Website
- Basic understanding of WordPress management
- Curiosity about AI and WordPress collaboration possibilities
Creative Applications to Explore
Here’s where the real power of this tool shines. With the MCP server and AI tools like Claude, you can:
Draft blog posts with AI assistance: Use AI to brainstorm, structure, and craft your content.
Refine your writing: Get suggestions for improving clarity, structure, or tone.
Publish directly to WordPress: Once your post is ready and refined by Claude, you can then prompt it to publish directly onto your website. The connection to the MCP server allows you to publish to your site without leaving the workflow.
This setup eliminates the need to juggle multiple tools, making the entire process smoother and more cohesive.
Expanding Your Workflow
Once you’ve mastered the basics, you can expand your use of MCP and AI tools to enhance other areas of website management, such as:
- Blog post series management: Plan, draft, and organize multi-part blog series.
- Content repurposing: Use AI to adapt your existing content for other formats, like newsletters or social media posts.
- Efficient publishing workflows: Streamline the process of uploading and formatting posts for consistency.
Looking into the Crystal Ball
The future of WordPress management is transforming before our eyes. As we continue to experiment with these tools, we’re not just managing websites – we’re crafting digital experiences that feel like magic to our users.
Your Turn to Experiment
Here’s your starter kit:
- Explore GitHub for a WP MCP server repository
- Set up your WordPress application passwords
- And test!
Remember, every great alchemist started with a single experiment. What will yours be?