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wp_delete_post tool reference for StifLi Flex MCP

Write
Group PostsCapability edit_posts

deletes a post by ID.

Description

deletes a post by ID.

What it is for

  • Moving content to trash or deleting it depending on arguments.
  • Cleaning up generated or duplicated content.

Example use case

cleaning up duplicate content.

Sample prompt

Delete post ID 312 because it is a duplicate of the canonical article.

Sample response

{
  "tool": "wp_delete_post",
  "status": "ok",
  "updated": true
}
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What does wp_delete_post do?

deletes a post by ID.

Does wp_delete_post 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 edit_posts and the active MCP profile.

How should wp_delete_post be used safely?

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