A comprehensive administrative skill for managing WordPress installations through the WP-CLI command-line interface.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install wordpress-wp-cli-admin
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install wordpress-wp-cli-admin using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is WordPress WP-CLI Admin?
The WordPress WP-CLI Admin skill provides a robust interface for AI agents to interact with WordPress environments using the powerful WP-CLI tool. Instead of relying on restricted REST API endpoints, this skill allows for deep-level administration involving the file system, core updates, and complex database migrations. It is a vital addition to the Openclaw Skills ecosystem for developers who need to automate site maintenance, user management, and multisite networking directly from a shell or SSH environment.
This skill focuses on precision and safety, guiding the agent through an inspection-first workflow. It helps prevent accidental data loss by emphasizing read-only operations and verification steps before committing to destructive changes like database search-and-replace or core updates.
WordPress WP-CLI Admin Use Cases
- Verifying the health and reachability of WordPress installations via the command line.
- Mass management of plugins and themes across multiple environments.
- Performing complex database operations including exports, imports, and search-replace tasks.
- Managing user roles, permissions, and multisite network configurations.
- Troubleshooting runtime issues by inspecting cron jobs, transients, and rewrite rules.
How WordPress WP-CLI Admin Works
- The agent first uses the inspection script to verify the target directory and WordPress core status.
- It identifies the necessary command family, such as core, plugin, or database, based on the administrative goal.
- The skill attaches appropriate global flags like --path, --url, or --ssh to ensure the command targets the correct environment.
- Read-only commands are executed first to gather current state and context for the requested task.
- Write operations and high-risk tasks are performed using safety protocols like dry runs to ensure stability within the Openclaw Skills framework.
WordPress WP-CLI Admin Setup
To get started with this skill, ensure that WP-CLI is installed on your local or remote system. Clone the repository and make the provided utility scripts executable:
chmod +x scripts/inspect-install.sh
chmod +x scripts/list-commands.sh
Configure your environment paths so the AI agent can find the target WordPress directories and execute the Openclaw Skills commands correctly.
WordPress WP-CLI Admin Data Schema & Taxonomy
The WordPress WP-CLI Admin skill organizes its operational logic and metadata through specific file structures:
| File/Directory | Purpose |
|---|---|
| scripts/ | Shell scripts for installation inspection and live command discovery. |
| references/ | Documentation for command families and global flag safety rules. |
| WP-CLI Output | Standardized JSON or table-formatted data from WordPress operations. |
| Metadata | Emoji identifiers and skill definitions for the Openclaw Skills index. |
WordPress WP-CLI Admin Advanced Features
- Multisite-aware administration for managing entire networks using site-specific URL flags.
- Remote execution capabilities leveraging the --ssh global flag for cloud-hosted environments.
- Automated discovery of available WP-CLI commands and help documentation.
- Safe-mode execution support using --skip-plugins and --skip-themes for troubleshooting core issues.
- Integration with database migration workflows using search-replace and dry-run validation.
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