wordpress-setup
Connect to a WordPress site via WP-CLI over SSH or the REST API. Check CLI, test SSH, set up auth, verify access, save config. Use whenever the user wants to connect to a WordPress site, set up WP-CLI access, create an Application Password, or troubleshoot WordPress connection / auth issues.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/jezweb/claude-skills --skill wordpress-setup- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads wordpress-setup automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
WordPress Setup
Connect to a WordPress site and verify working access via WP-CLI or REST API. Produces a verified connection config ready for content management and Elementor editing.
Workflow
Step 1: Check WP-CLI
wp --version
If not installed, guide the user:
# macOS/Linux
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wp-cli/builds/gh-pages/phar/wp-cli.phar
chmod +x wp-cli.phar
sudo mv wp-cli.phar /usr/local/bin/wp
Also ensure the SSH extension is available (needed for remote sites):
wp package install wp-cli/ssh-command
Step 2: Connect to the Site
Option A: WP-CLI over SSH (preferred)
wp --ssh=user@hostname/path/to/wordpress option get siteurl
Common patterns:
- Rocket.net:
wp --ssh=user@hostname/www/sitename/public option get siteurl - cPanel:
wp --ssh=user@hostname/public_html option get siteurl - Custom: Ask user for SSH user, host, and WordPress path
Test with a simple command first:
wp --ssh=user@host/path core version
Option B: REST API with Application Password
If SSH isn't available:
- Navigate to
https://example.com/wp-admin/profile.php(or use browser automation) - Scroll to "Application Passwords" section
- Enter a name (e.g. "Claude Code") and click "Add New Application Password"
- Copy the generated password (spaces are part of it but optional in auth)
Test the connection:
curl -s https://example.com/wp-json/wp/v2/posts?per_page=1 \
-u "username:xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx" | jq '.[0].title'
Step 3: Store Credentials
For WP-CLI SSH — create a wp-cli.yml in the project root:
ssh:
sitename:
cmd: ssh -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no %pseudotty% user@hostname %cmd%
url: /path/to/wordpress
Then use: wp @sitename option get siteurl
For REST API — store in .dev.vars:
WP_SITE_URL=https://example.com
WP_USERNAME=admin
WP_APP_PASSWORD=xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx
Ensure .dev.vars is in .gitignore. For cross-project use, store in your preferred secrets manager (environment variable, 1Password CLI, etc.).
Step 4: Verify Full Access
Run a comprehensive check:
# Site info
wp @sitename option get siteurl
wp @sitename option get blogname
# Content access
wp @sitename post list --post_type=page --posts_per_page=5 --fields=ID,post_title,post_status
# Plugin status (check for Elementor)
wp @sitename plugin status elementor
# Theme info
wp @sitename theme status
Step 5: Save Site Config
Create wordpress.config.json for other skills to reference:
{
"site": "example.com",
"siteUrl": "https://example.com",
"accessMethod": "ssh",
"sshAlias": "sitename",
"wpPath": "/path/to/wordpress",
"hasElementor": true,
"elementorVersion": "3.x.x"
}
Critical Patterns
SSH Connection Issues
| Symptom | Fix |
|---|---|
Permission denied (publickey) | Check SSH key: ssh -v user@host |
wp: command not found via SSH | WP-CLI not in remote PATH — use full path: /usr/local/bin/wp |
Error: This does not appear to be a WordPress installation | Wrong path — check wp-path argument |
| Timeout on large operations | Add --ssh=user@host/path --allow-root or increase SSH timeout |
WP-CLI Aliases
Define aliases in ~/.wp-cli/config.yml for frequently-accessed sites:
@client1:
ssh: user@client1.example.com/www/public
@client2:
ssh: user@client2.rocketcdn.me/www/client2/public
Then: wp @client1 post list
REST API Gotchas
- Application passwords require HTTPS (won't work on HTTP)
- Some security plugins block REST API — check for 401/403 responses
- Caching plugins may serve stale REST responses — use
?_=${timestamp}cache buster - Custom post types need
show_in_rest: trueto appear in API
Reference Files
references/wp-cli-essentials.md— SSH alias patterns, common flags, and troubleshooting
FAQ
What does the wordpress-setup skill do?
Connect to a WordPress site via WP-CLI over SSH or the REST API. Check CLI, test SSH, set up auth, verify access, save config. Use whenever the user wants to connect to a WordPress site, set up WP-CLI access, create an Application Password, or troubleshoot WordPress connection / auth issues.
How do I install wordpress-setup?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/jezweb/claude-skills --skill wordpress-setup in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/wordpress-setup/ (personal) or .claude/skills/wordpress-setup/ (project).
Which AI agents can use wordpress-setup?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is wordpress-setup safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains wordpress-setup?
It is published by jezweb in jezweb/claude-skills. It has 1,531 recorded installs.
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