Overview
GoBuildWP adds an MCP interface to a WordPress site, including WooCommerce operations. The free plugin supports store reads and focused product edits; broader commerce writes require Pro.
Who it suits
WooCommerce store teams who control their WordPress site and want assistant access to products, orders, and customers, including focused product edits supported by the free plugin.
Who it may not suit
Merchants without WordPress plugin-installation access or teams expecting every WooCommerce write operation to be included in the free version.
Seller use cases
- Inspect a product description, price, and stock value before applying a narrowly approved product correction.
- Read an order or customer record to investigate a store-support question with the required WordPress capability.
- Check store categories and settings to prepare a catalog maintenance plan without assuming every plan item can be executed in the free tier.
What you can do
What you need
- A WordPress site, the packaged release ZIP and WooCommerce 9.0+ for commerce tools.
Install
Claude Code
claude mcp add gobuildwp-example --transport http https://example.com/wp-json/mcp/wppilot-oauth Installation source ↗Permissions & data
The plugin executes PHP on your site. OAuth or scoped tokens inherit WordPress user capabilities; edits are recorded in a local change ledger.
Project info
- Maintainer
- gobuildwp
- GitHub stars at check date
- 62
- Last commit
- 2026-10-28
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Last checked
- 2026-10-30
Pricing at a glance
GoBuildWP offers a free plugin with store reads and limited product editing. Broader commerce write tools require Pro; the reviewed material does not establish a universal price for that upgrade.
Free planGood to know
The effective authority follows WordPress capabilities and token scopes. The free plugin’s product edits are narrower than the Pro commerce tool set; verify the specific operation and keep a recoverable site backup before enabling store mutations.
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BigCommerce API MCP New
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Frequently asked questions
Is the ecommerce support limited to generic WordPress content?
No. The documented WooCommerce tools cover store products, categories, settings, orders, and customers, subject to plugin tier and permissions.
Which WooCommerce version is required?
The reviewed setup specifies WooCommerce 9.0 or later for commerce tools. Use the packaged release ZIP and check compatibility with your WordPress environment.
Are all store edits available for free?
The free plugin supports focused edits such as product description, price, and stock. Broader commerce writes are part of Pro, so confirm the exact tool before upgrading or planning automation.
How can I trace a plugin-made edit?
The project documents a local change ledger. Use the recorded change together with the actual WooCommerce record to confirm what was modified, instead of relying only on the assistant’s completion message.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-30 · Official source ↗
Sources
- Project repository · 2026-10-30
- README at reviewed commit · 2026-10-30
- Project documentation / source: LICENSE · 2026-10-30