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wp_delete_tag tool reference for StifLi Flex MCP

Write
Group TaxonomyCapability manage_categories

deletes a tag.

Description

deletes a tag.

What it is for

  • Cleaning duplicated or obsolete tags.

Example use case

removing a duplicate tag.

Sample prompt

Delete tag term ID 34 because it duplicates an existing normalized tag.

Sample response

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

What does wp_delete_tag do?

deletes a tag.

Does wp_delete_tag 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_tag be used safely?

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