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wp_delete_term_meta tool reference for StifLi Flex MCP

Write
Group TaxonomyCapability manage_categories

deletes term metadata.

Description

deletes term metadata.

What it is for

  • Cleaning data attached to terms.

Example use case

removing deprecated metadata.

Sample prompt

Delete the legacy_icon meta key from category term ID 77.

Sample response

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

What does wp_delete_term_meta do?

deletes term metadata.

Does wp_delete_term_meta 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_term_meta be used safely?

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