You can connect WordPress to Google Gemini using MCP (Model Context Protocol) with mumcp. Once connected, Gemini can manage your WordPress content, build Elementor pages, update SEO, handle WooCommerce products, and more — all through Google’s AI assistant.
What You Need
- A WordPress site (self-hosted)
- Google Gemini with MCP support (Gemini Advanced or API access)
- mumcp plugin (free)
Step-by-Step Setup
Step 1: Install mumcp
- Download from sitepilotai.mumega.com.
- Upload to WordPress via Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
- Activate the plugin.
Step 2: Generate Your API Key
- Go to Settings → mumcp.
- Click “Generate API Key” and copy it.
- Note your MCP endpoint:
https://yoursite.com/wp-json/site-pilot-ai/v1/mcp
Step 3: Configure Gemini MCP
Add mumcp as an MCP server in your Gemini configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"wordpress": {
"url": "https://yoursite.com/wp-json/site-pilot-ai/v1/mcp",
"headers": {
"X-API-Key": "your-api-key-here"
}
}
}
}
Step 4: Start Using Gemini with WordPress
Gemini now has access to all 207 MCP tools. Try these prompts:
Example Prompts for Gemini + WordPress
- “List all published pages on my WordPress site”
- “Create a blog post about sustainable business practices”
- “Build a landing page with Elementor: hero section, features grid, and contact form”
- “Update the meta descriptions for all my service pages”
- “Show me my WooCommerce revenue for this month”
What Gemini Can Do With WordPress
| Category | Examples | Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Content | Create, edit, bulk update posts and pages | 18 tools |
| Design | Build Elementor layouts, manage templates | 25+ tools |
| SEO | Yoast/RankMath metadata, bulk audits | 10 tools |
| E-commerce | Products, orders, revenue reports | 17 tools |
| Media | Upload, AI generation, alt text | 12 tools |
| LMS | LearnPress courses and students | 18 tools |
| Admin | Settings, menus, widgets, custom CSS | 20+ tools |
Why Use Gemini with WordPress?
- Multimodal understanding: Gemini can analyze images and suggest alt text or design changes.
- Long context: Feed Gemini your entire site structure and get comprehensive recommendations.
- Google ecosystem: If you already use Google Workspace, Gemini integrates naturally.
Also Works With
mumcp uses the standard MCP protocol, so it works with any compatible AI client:
- ChatGPT
- Claude Desktop
- Cursor
- Windsurf
Connect WordPress to Gemini in minutes. Download mumcp free.
See also: Connect WordPress to ChatGPT | All 207 MCP tools