✅ Before You Start
Welcome to the world of AI-powered tools in WordPress! Before you jump in and start creating, let's go over a few key things to ensure you have a smooth and successful experience with MCP for WP.
📋 Essential Prerequisites
Please make sure your WordPress environment meets the following minimum requirements:
- WordPress Version: 5.8 or higher
- PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
- API Key: You will need an active API key from at least one of our supported AI providers.
🚀 The Typical Workflow
Getting started with MCP for WP generally follows this path. Understanding this flow will help you know what to expect.
🧠Key Terminology to Understand
To get the most out of this documentation, it's helpful to be familiar with a few core concepts. We've prepared a full Glossary, but here are the absolute essentials:
- Tool: A custom AI-powered function that you create and manage. This is the central concept of MCP for WP.
- Provider: The third-party AI service (like OpenAI) that powers your tool.
- Schema: The structured format (in JSON) that defines the inputs your tool requires and the output it will produce.
📚 Recommended Reading
To give you a solid foundation, we highly recommend reading through these core concept pages before you start building:
- What is MCP for WP? - Understand the purpose and vision behind the plugin.
- Understanding LLMs - Learn the basics of how Large Language Models work.
- Provider Integrations - See which AI providers we support and how to connect them.
Once you've reviewed these materials, you'll be well-prepared to start your journey with MCP for WP. Let's begin!