WP-MCP Plugin Upload Skill Guide

WordPress Plugin Upload via WP-MCP – Skill Guide

Quick reference for AI assistants on uploading and activating WordPress plugins using WP-MCP tools.

5-Step Workflow

1. ZIP: zip -r plugin.zip plugin-dir/
2. Install: wp_install_plugin({url: "any.zip"})
3. Verify: wp_list_plugins()
4. Activate: wp_manage_plugin({action: "activate", plugin: "name/name.php"})
5. Test: Check REST API or admin UI

Key Insight

The wp_install_plugin tool handles everything. No need for media library upload or filesystem operations.

Avoid These Mistakes

• Don’t use wp_fs_write for large files
• Don’t upload to media library first
• Don’t try wp_fs_list on plugins directory

Deploy plugins in under 60 seconds!