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No MCP server
No config files
No SSH or FTP

AI for WordPress, without the MCP setup

MCP-based WordPress plugins ask you to set up a server, a client and credentials before your AI can do anything. RemoteWP is one WordPress plugin: install it, copy your connection prompt, and your AI agent works on the real site.

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Free plan for 1 site  ·  7-day full Pro trial on activation  ·  No credit card

The setup gap

Why MCP setup slows WordPress work down

The Model Context Protocol is a solid standard, but connecting it to WordPress is a project of its own. As of October 2026, a typical setup looks like this.

A typical MCP-based setup

A recent WordPress: the official MCP Adapter requires WordPress 6.9 and the Abilities API
An application password or an OAuth flow for the AI client
A bridge package, WP-CLI or a hosted connector URL
A JSON config file or a custom connector in each AI app
Each ability exposed explicitly, or the tool list stays empty

RemoteWP

Works on WordPress 5.8 and newer, PHP 7.4 and newer
Upload the plugin ZIP and activate it
Open Settings → RemoteWP and click Copy Full Prompt
Paste the prompt into the AI agent you already use
Any AI agent that can make HTTP requests can connect
Side by side

MCP-based plugins vs RemoteWP

 MCP-based pluginsRemoteWP
What you installA WordPress plugin plus an MCP server, bridge package or hosted connectorOne WordPress plugin
Where you configure the AIIn each MCP client: config files or connector settingsNowhere special: you paste one prompt with your site URL and token
Which AI tools workMCP-compatible clientsAny AI agent that can make HTTP requests: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor, Codex
WordPress versionOfficial MCP Adapter: WordPress 6.9 or newerWordPress 5.8 or newer
Before a file changesDepends on the pluginAutomatic backup of the file, ready to restore
Sensitive filesDepends on the pluginwp-config.php, .env and .htaccess are blocked from writes
Sensitive operationsDepends on the pluginPublishing, plugin changes and settings updates wait for your approval

MCP setup details as of October 2026. They vary by plugin and AI client.

Setup

Connected in a few minutes

Four simple steps: install the plugin once, then work from your AI app. Comparing all options? See how to connect AI to WordPress.

  1. Download the plugin. Get the Free plugin ZIP from remotewp.dev.
  2. Install it. In WordPress, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin and activate RemoteWP.
  3. Activate your key. Open Settings → RemoteWP and paste your license key. Your 7-day full Pro trial starts here.
  4. Connect your AI. Click Copy Full Prompt and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini or Cursor.
An honest answer

When an MCP-based plugin is the better choice

If your team already runs several MCP servers in one client and wants WordPress as one more tool there, an MCP-based plugin fits that workflow. If you want your AI agent working on a WordPress site in minutes, without maintaining a protocol layer, RemoteWP is the simpler path. Comparing specific plugins? See RemoteWP vs Easy MCP AI, AI Engine and the WordPress MCP Adapter.

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Free read-only access on 1 site, plus a 7-day full Pro trial when you activate your key.

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FAQ

RemoteWP and MCP: frequently asked questions

No. RemoteWP is a WordPress plugin with its own secure REST API. Your AI agent sends HTTP requests with your site token, so there is no MCP server, bridge package or client configuration to maintain.
Any AI agent that can make HTTP requests, including Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor and Codex. You paste one connection prompt into the agent you already use.
No. RemoteWP supports WordPress 5.8 and newer with PHP 7.4 or newer.
The Free plan gives your AI agent read-only access on 1 site: files, posts, pages, media, menus and settings. Your first activation includes a 7-day full Pro trial with write access. After that, writing changes requires a paid plan, from $79 per year.
On plans with write access, RemoteWP backs up every file before the agent changes it, so you can restore it. wp-config.php, .env and .htaccess are blocked from writes, and sensitive operations such as publishing content, changing plugins or updating settings require your approval.
If your team already runs several MCP servers in one client and wants WordPress as one more tool there, an MCP-based plugin fits that workflow. If you want your AI agent working on a WordPress site in minutes, RemoteWP is the simpler path.