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wp_delete_user_meta tool reference for StifLi Flex MCP

Write
Group UsersCapability edit_users

deletes user metadata by `user_id` and `meta_key`.

Description

deletes user metadata by `user_id` and `meta_key`.

What it is for

  • Cleaning up obsolete or incorrect user data.

Example use case

removing stale settings.

Sample prompt

Delete the onboarding_completed meta key for user ID 14 because we are resetting the onboarding flow.

Sample response

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

What does wp_delete_user_meta do?

deletes user metadata by `user_id` and `meta_key`.

Does wp_delete_user_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 edit_users and the active MCP profile.

How should wp_delete_user_meta be used safely?

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