wp_delete_category tool reference for StifLi Flex MCP
Writedeletes a category.
Description
deletes a category.
What it is for
- Cleaning old categories.
Example use case
retiring an old category.
Sample prompt
Delete category term ID 12 because we merged it into another editorial section.
Sample response
{
"tool": "wp_delete_category",
"status": "ok",
"updated": true
}
What does wp_delete_category do?
deletes a category.
Does wp_delete_category modify site 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 manage_categories and the active MCP profile.
How should wp_delete_category be used safely?
Enable write confirmations, test in staging first, and keep changelog/rollback enabled.