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wc_create_product_attribute tool reference for StifLi Flex MCP

Write
Group Products and variationsCapability edit_products

creates a global WooCommerce product attribute taxonomy.

Description

creates a global WooCommerce product attribute taxonomy.

What it is for

  • Adding new global attributes for catalog structure.
  • Standardizing product data before creating many variations.

Example use case

creating a new attribute family.

Sample prompt

Create a global product attribute called Finish with slug finish, type select, and archives enabled.

Sample response

{
  "tool": "wc_create_product_attribute",
  "status": "ok",
  "updated": true
}

What does wc_create_product_attribute do?

creates a global WooCommerce product attribute taxonomy.

Does wc_create_product_attribute modify store data?

Yes. It is a write operation and can create, update, or delete data depending on arguments.

Which capability is commonly required?

It usually runs under controls compatible with edit_products and the active MCP profile.

How should wc_create_product_attribute be used safely?

Enable write confirmations, test in staging first, and keep changelog/rollback enabled.