MainWP FAQs

Question 1

What is MainWP MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

MainWP MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants, such as Claude, to connect with and manage WordPress sites through the MainWP Dashboard REST API. It acts as a bridge for AI-driven WordPress administration.

Question 2

What are the core requirements to set up MainWP MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You need a MainWP Dashboard installation with connected child sites, MainWP REST API enabled, Node.js (18.0.0+), npm (8.0.0+), and a configured API key with appropriate permissions for your MainWP Dashboard.

Question 3

What specific features does MainWP offer for AI-driven automation?

Accepted Answer

It provides a comprehensive suite of 43 tools covering the entire MainWP REST API, including site management, update management, plugin/theme inventory and control, client management, and cost tracking (for Pro users). These tools facilitate automated maintenance and administration.

Question 4

How does MainWP leverage AI for WordPress site management?

Accepted Answer

MainWP allows AI assistants to perform a wide range of tasks including monitoring site health, checking and applying updates to WordPress core, plugins, and themes, managing plugins and themes across single or multiple sites, and handling site lifecycle management like adding or syncing sites.

Question 5

Are there safety features to prevent unintended changes when using AI with MainWP?

Accepted Answer

Yes, MainWP includes robust safety features. It supports a dry-run mode by default for potentially destructive operations, requires explicit confirmation for bulk operations affecting multiple sites, and includes rate limiting to prevent overwhelming your servers.

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