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wp_update_tag tool reference for StifLi Flex MCP

Write
Group TaxonomyCapability manage_categories

updates a tag by `term_id`.

Description

updates a tag by `term_id`.

What it is for

  • Correcting names, slugs, or descriptions.

Example use case

normalizing a tag name.

Sample prompt

Rename tag term ID 34 from e-commerce to ecommerce and update its slug accordingly.

Sample response

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

What does wp_update_tag do?

updates a tag by `term_id`.

Does wp_update_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_update_tag be used safely?

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