How to Connect ChatGPT to WordPress via MCP

Introduction

Want ChatGPT to manage your WordPress site for you? Now it can! With something called MCP (Model Context Protocol), you can tell ChatGPT what to do on your site and it will do it. You can ask it to create pages, write posts, upload pictures, and do other WordPress tasks just by chatting with it. This makes running your website much easier.

How to Connect ChatGPT to WordPress

What You’ll Need:

• A WordPress website
• ChatGPT Pro subscription
• A WordPress plugin that works with MCP

Step 1: Choose and Install a Plugin

Here are some good plugins that work with MCP:

1. AI Engine – Helps ChatGPT work with your content, comments, users, and media.
2. Uncanny Automator – Helps connect different tools to WordPress.

To install:

1. Go to your WordPress dashboard
2. Click Plugins > Add New
3. Search for the plugin
4. Click Install and Activate

Step 2: Set Up the Plugin

Most plugins will need you to:

1. Go to the plugin settings
2. Find the MCP section
3. Turn on MCP
4. Make a security token (random string of letters and numbers)
5. Copy the URL the plugin gives you
6. Save your settings

Step 3: Connect ChatGPT to Your WordPress Site

1. Log in to ChatGPT (Pro account)
2. Click your profile picture, then Settings
3. Go to Apps & Connectors
4. Turn on Developer Mode
5. Click “Create Custom Connector”
6. Name it (like “My WordPress Site”)
7. Choose “No Authentication”
8. Paste the URL from your plugin
9. Test the connection
10. Click “Create”

Step 4: Use ChatGPT to Manage Your WordPress Site

Now in ChatGPT:

1. Turn on Developer Mode for your chat
2. Select your WordPress connector
3. Start giving commands like:
   • “Create a post about summer recipes”
   • “Show me my comments”
   • “Upload this picture”
   • “Make a landing page”

Fixing Common Problems

If things aren’t working:

1. Update your plugin: Make sure it’s the latest version.
2. Check your URL: Make sure it has your security token.
3. Test in browser: Paste the URL in a browser to see if it works.
4. Check requirements: Some plugins need certain WordPress versions.
5. Developer Mode: Make sure it’s turned on in ChatGPT.
6. HTTPS needed: Your site must use HTTPS.

Conclusion

Connecting ChatGPT to WordPress with MCP makes managing your website much easier. Instead of doing everything by hand, you can just tell ChatGPT what to do. This saves time and makes WordPress easier to use, even for beginners. Always back up your site before trying this new technology.

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