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yoast_reindex tool reference for Yoast SEO

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Group Yoast SEOCapability edit_posts

clears Yoast indexables cache for one post or for all posts.

Description

clears Yoast indexables cache for one post or for all posts.

What it is for

  • Forcing SEO data to rebuild.

Example use case

rebuilding stale SEO data.

Sample prompt

Reindex Yoast data for post ID 245 after its SEO metadata was updated.

Sample response

{
  "tool": "yoast_reindex",
  "status": "ok",
  "items": []
}
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What does yoast_reindex do?

clears Yoast indexables cache for one post or for all posts.

Does yoast_reindex modify site data?

It does not write data, but it can expose sensitive plugin or submission details.

Which capability is commonly required?

It usually runs with controls compatible with edit_posts and the active MCP profile.

How should yoast_reindex be used safely?

Restrict by profile and avoid exposing full payloads in shared logs.

Which plugin is required?

Yoast SEO must be installed and active in the target WordPress environment.