MountDev AI MCP Connector

MountDev AI MCP Connector is a WordPress MCP plugin that lets you connect ChatGPT, Claude, and other MCP-compatible AI clients directly to your WordPress site. Use it to give AI agents secure, controlled access to WordPress posts, pages, media, comments, users, and other site resources through the Model Context Protocol. If you are searching for a way to connect ChatGPT to WordPress, connect Claude to WordPress, or run AI agents on WordPress with secure authentication and permission controls, this plugin provides a practical WordPress AI connector for content management, publishing workflows, media handling, and site updates. Built for agencies, developers, publishers, and teams using AI to manage WordPress, MountDev AI MCP Connector supports OAuth 2.0 for ChatGPT, WordPress Application Passwords for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Windsurf, and profile-based access controls to help keep WordPress automation secure. WooCommerce Support: Manage your online store with 74 WooCommerce-specific tools for products, orders, coupons, shipping, tax rates, webhooks, payment gateways, and reports. Control inventory, process refunds, manage product variations, and automate store operations through AI agents. Features

• MCP Server Implementation - Full JSON-RPC 2.0 endpoint for MCP protocol
• OAuth 2.0 Support - Native OAuth authentication for ChatGPT with secure credential generation
• WordPress Application Passwords - Secure Basic Auth for Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf
• Profile-Based Access Control - Predefined profiles for flexible tool management
• 149 Essential Tools - 75 WordPress core + 74 WooCommerce tools
• 74 WooCommerce Tools - Products, orders, coupons, shipping, tax, and more (requires WooCommerce plugin)
• Zero External Dependencies - Pure WordPress implementation
• AES-256-CBC Encryption - Client secrets stored securely

Supported Clients

• ChatGPT - OAuth 2.0 authentication with Client ID/Secret
• Claude Desktop - Basic Auth with Application Passwords
• Cursor - Basic Auth with Application Passwords
• Windsurf - Basic Auth with Application Passwords
• Any MCP-compatible client supporting OAuth 2.0 or Basic Auth

Supported Plugins WordPress Core (75 tools) - Complete WordPress management including posts, pages, media, comments, users, taxonomies, site settings, menus, plugins, and themes. WooCommerce (74 tools) - Full integration with WooCommerce for managing your online store:

• Products & Inventory - Create, update, manage variations, stock levels, categories, tags, brands, and attributes
• Orders & Fulfillment - Process orders, refunds, order notes, and customer management
• Store Operations - Coupons, shipping zones, tax rates, payment gateways, webhooks, and sales reports All tools respect WordPress user capabilities and permissions. Visit the plugin's Profiles tab to see the complete tool list and create custom access profiles.

1. Upload the mountdev-ai-mcp-connector folder to /wp-content/plugins/
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Go to Settings → MCP Connector → Quick Start to configure

For ChatGPT Users

1. Navigate to MountDev AI MCP Connector → ChatGPT OAuth tab
2. Click Generate OAuth Credentials
3. Copy the Client ID and Client Secret (keep them secure!)
4. In ChatGPT, go to Settings → Apps → Create App
5. Enter your MCP Server URL: https://yoursite.com/wp-json/mountdev-ai-mcp-connector/v1/messages
6. Select OAuth authentication
7. Paste your Client ID and Client Secret
8. Authorize access when redirected to WordPress

For Claude Desktop / Cursor / Windsurf Users

1. Create an Application Password in Users → Profile
2. Go to Settings → MCP Connector → Profiles and select a profile
3. Use the Client Setup tab to automatically generate your configuration
4. Or manually use endpoint: https://yoursite.com/wp-json/mountdev-ai-mcp-connector/v1/messages
5. Authenticate with your WordPress username and Application Password

For WooCommerce Users

1. Install and activate WooCommerce plugin
2. Go to Settings → MCP Connector → Profiles
3. Select a WooCommerce profile (woo_read_only, woo_store_manager, or woo_full_access)
4. WooCommerce tools will appear in your MCP client's tool list
5. Use complete_site profile for all WordPress + WooCommerce tools

1.1.1

• Changed: Updated readme description for better clarity
• Fixed: WooCommerce default profiles now properly hidden when WooCommerce plugin is deactivated
• Fixed: Removed WooCommerce badge from FAQ section when WooCommerce is not active

1.1.0

• Added: 74 WooCommerce tools across 3 new tool classes
• Added: 4 new predefined profiles (woo_read_only, woo_store_manager, woo_full_access, complete_site)
• Added: WooCommerce Brands extension support with 5 brand management tools
• Added: Global product attributes management with 8 attribute tools
• Added: Enhanced Profile Manager UI with WooCommerce branding and search/filter
• Added: Advanced product features (Global Unique ID, sold individually, shipping dimensions, linked products)
• Added: Comprehensive coupon management with usage restrictions and limits
• Changed: Profile Manager UI now separates WordPress and WooCommerce tools
• Changed: Tool categories expanded from 10 to 28 categories
• Changed: Tool count increased from 75 to 149 total tools
• Technical: Conditional WooCommerce tool registration (only when WooCommerce is active)
• Technical: 3 new tool classes (Woo_Product_Tools, Woo_Order_Tools, Woo_Store_Tools)

1.0.0

• Initial release
• MCP Server Implementation with JSON-RPC 2.0 endpoint
• OAuth 2.0 support for ChatGPT
• WordPress Application Passwords for Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf
• 75 WordPress core tools across 10 categories
• Profile-based access control with 3 predefined profiles