Agent Abilities for MCP — Claude Code MCP server: how to install
Links AI assistants to WordPress over MCP using scoped user roles and an on-site audit log.
Open on GitHubWhat Agent Abilities for MCP does
This plugin exposes WordPress as an HTTP MCP endpoint with 179 tools based on the WordPress 6.9 Abilities API. The connected model works strictly within an assigned user role, such as Editor or Contributor. Admin keys are never used. By default, every tool remains disabled.
Safety mechanisms include a read-only switch and an enforced draft mode for manual verification on the Dashboard. The server logs every call straight into your database. Denied requests are logged too. Raw text prompts are never stored.
The plugin requires WordPress 6.9 or newer alongside PHP 7.4. If your server strips the Authorization header, the connection will drop. You can identify this issue using the built-in Connection Doctor tool.
What it helps with
- Edit and draft WordPress posts directly through an AI assistant
- Restrict model capabilities using existing WordPress user roles
- Route AI-written articles into drafts for manual approval
- Track every tool call in a self-hosted database audit log
Example prompts for the agent
- Search for published articles in the updates category and fix typos in the body
- Draft a new post about recent maintenance and keep it in pending review
- Review recent tool actions recorded in the local audit log
How to install Agent Abilities for MCP
1Template address
The server address is a template: replace {…} or […] with your own values
2Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http agent-abilities-for-mcp https://{hostname}/wp-json/agent-abilities-for-mcp/mcp1Template address
The server address is a template: replace {…} or […] with your own values
2Platform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add agent-abilities-for-mcp --url https://{hostname}/wp-json/agent-abilities-for-mcp/mcp1Template address
The server address is a template: replace {…} or […] with your own values
2Config file
{
"mcpServers": {
"agent-abilities-for-mcp": {
"url": "https://{hostname}/wp-json/agent-abilities-for-mcp/mcp"
}
}
}1Template address
The server address is a template: replace {…} or […] with your own values
2Config file
{
"servers": {
"agent-abilities-for-mcp": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://{hostname}/wp-json/agent-abilities-for-mcp/mcp"
}
}
}1Template address
The server address is a template: replace {…} or […] with your own values
2Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http agent-abilities-for-mcp https://{hostname}/wp-json/agent-abilities-for-mcp/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about Agent Abilities for MCP
How to install Agent Abilities for MCP in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http agent-abilities-for-mcp https://{hostname}/wp-json/agent-abilities-for-mcp/mcp in your terminal, replacing {hostname} with your site address.
What does Agent Abilities for MCP do?
It provides an HTTP MCP endpoint on WordPress, letting AI models manage site content and view records according to their assigned role permissions.
What PHP and WordPress versions are required?
Your site needs PHP 7.4 or newer and WordPress 6.9 or higher, as the plugin relies on the core Abilities API.
