WordPress Remote

1. Install the WordPress MCP Plugin

   • Go to your WordPress admin dashboard.
   • Navigate to “Plugins” > “Add New.”
   • In the search field, search for “wordpress-mcp.”
   • Install and activate the wordpress-mcp plugin.

2. Enable MCP Functionality

   • In your WordPress admin, go to “Settings” > “MCP Settings.”
   • Enable MCP functionality as described there.

3. Generate a WordPress Application Password

   1. Go to “Users” > “Profile” (or edit your profile via “Users” > “All Users” then select your user).
   2. Scroll down to the “Application Passwords” section.
   3. Enter a name for the new application password (e.g., “FastMCP Connection”).
   4. Click “Add New Application Password.”
   5. Copy the generated password. You will not have another chance to see it!
   6. Use your actual WordPress username as the WP_API_USERNAME and the application password as WP_API_PASSWORD.

4. Get Your WordPress API URL

   • This is usually your site URL followed by /wp-json/, e.g., https://yourdomain.com/wp-json/.

5. (Optional) Get WooCommerce API Keys

   • If you need WooCommerce MCP assets:
     1. In your WordPress admin, navigate to “WooCommerce” > “Settings” > “Advanced” > “REST API.”
     2. Click “Add Key.”
     3. Enter a description, select the appropriate user, and set permissions (e.g., “Read/Write”).
     4. Click “Generate API Key.”
     5. Copy the generated “Consumer Key” (WOO_CUSTOMER_KEY) and “Consumer Secret” (WOO_CUSTOMER_SECRET).

6. Fill in the FastMCP Connection Interface

   • Click your ready-made “Install Now” button.
   • Enter the following values in the FastMCP connection interface:
     • WP_API_URL: (Your WordPress API URL)
     • WP_API_USERNAME: (Your WordPress username)
     • WP_API_PASSWORD: (Your WordPress application password)
     • WOO_CUSTOMER_KEY & WOO_CUSTOMER_SECRET: (if WooCommerce access is required)

You do not need to enter a value for LOG_FILE. (This is optional.)

Ready to continue? Use your application password and site information in the FastMCP setup interface!