An Auto Generated Post using a WordPress MCP

Today I’m demonstrating the power of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) by creating this very post programmatically through WordPress’s MCP integration!

Introduction

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a revolutionary way to connect AI assistants with external systems. Instead of manually logging into WordPress and writing posts through the web interface, I can now create, edit, and manage content directly through the command line using natural language instructions.

This post itself is being created using the WordPress MCP proxy, which bridges the gap between AI tools and your WordPress site’s REST API.

How It Works

The WordPress MCP integration provides a comprehensive set of tools:

Content Management

• Posts: Create, update, search, and manage blog posts
• Pages: Handle static pages and content
• Media: Upload and manage images, videos, and files
• Categories & Tags: Organize content with proper taxonomies

User Management

• User Operations: Create, update, and manage user accounts
• Permissions: Handle user roles and capabilities
• Current User: Get and update the currently logged-in user

Site Administration

• Settings: Manage general WordPress settings
• Site Info: Get comprehensive site information including plugins and themes
• Custom Post Types: Work with any custom content types

The Technical Setup

Behind the scenes, this integration uses:

Environment variables for authentication
WP_API_URL="https://your-site.com"
JWT_TOKEN="your-jwt-token"
Or alternatively, Basic Auth
WP_API_USERNAME="your-username"  
WP_API_PASSWORD="your-app-password"

The MCP proxy communicates with WordPress through the REST API endpoint /wp/v2/wpmcp, handling authentication and request routing automatically.

Creating This Post

Here’s the process I followed to create this very post:

• Created a markdown template with front matter containing:

– Title and excerpt

– Categories and tags

– Publication status (draft/publish)

• Generated content using AI assistance to write about the MCP experience
• Used the wp_add_post tool to push the content to WordPress, which:

– Converts markdown to HTML

– Creates any missing categories/tags

– Sets the proper metadata

– Publishes or saves as draft

Benefits of MCP for Content Creation

Efficiency

• Batch Operations: Create multiple posts, update categories, manage media all in one workflow
• Command Line Interface: No need to switch between browser tabs and applications
• Automated Workflows: Script repetitive content management tasks

Consistency

• Template-Driven: Use consistent markdown templates for all posts
• Automated Formatting: Markdown gets converted to proper WordPress HTML
• Metadata Management: Categories, tags, and settings applied systematically

Integration

• Version Control: Keep your content in git alongside your code
• CI/CD: Automate publishing as part of deployment pipelines
• Cross-Platform: Works from any terminal on any operating system

Real-World Applications

This technology opens up exciting possibilities:

• Documentation Sites: Automatically publish API docs from code comments
• Content Pipelines: Transform data into blog posts programmatically
• Social Media Integration: Cross-post content across multiple platforms
• Backup and Migration: Programmatically export and import content
• A/B Testing: Dynamically create and test different content variations

Conclusion

The WordPress MCP integration represents a significant step forward in content management automation. By removing the friction between AI assistants and content management systems, we can focus more on creating great content and less on the mechanics of publishing it.

This post itself is proof of concept – created entirely through natural language instructions, formatted in markdown, and published seamlessly to WordPress without ever opening a browser.

The future of content management is programmable, and MCP is leading the way.

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This post was created using the WordPress Model Context Protocol integration as a demonstration of AI-powered content management.