Getting started
Install Axtolab AI Connector, connect an AI client, choose safe permissions, and run your first WordPress workflow.
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This guide takes you from a fresh download to your first safe AI-assisted WordPress workflow.
By the end, your AI client should be able to read your WordPress site and create a draft without publishing anything unexpectedly.
What you need
- A WordPress site where you can install plugins
- An Axtolab AI Connector plugin ZIP (see download options in Step 1)
- Admin access to WordPress
- A supported AI client or MCP-compatible desktop client
- HTTPS on production sites if you plan to use OAuth
Step 1 — Install the plugin
- Download Axtolab AI Connector from the product page, or install directly from the WordPress.org plugin directory once approved.
- In WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin.
- Upload the ZIP.
- Click Install Now.
- Click Activate Plugin.
You should now see AI Connector in the WordPress admin sidebar.
For more detail, see Installation.
Step 2 — Open AI Connector
In WordPress admin, open AI Connector.
Start by checking:
- The plugin screen loads without errors.
- Your site shows as connected/healthy if a health panel is shown.
- You can see the connection or authentication area.
AI Connector itself does not require a license key — both the WordPress.org Free build and the axtolab.com Core build are free. If you hit any account or billing question, see Support.
Step 3 — Choose a safe first connection
For your first test, choose the safest permission set available:
- Use a read-only or draft-focused preset if shown.
- Avoid broad administrator-style permissions for the first connection.
- Do not enable publishing or destructive actions until you have confirmed the basics work.
You can create a stronger connection later after you trust the workflow.
Step 4 — Connect your AI client
Open the connection/authentication area in AI Connector and choose the method that matches your client:
| Client type | Typical method |
|---|---|
| Claude Desktop or another local MCP client | Download the .mcpb extension and paste a connection token |
| Web or app client with custom connectors (Claude Web, ChatGPT) | OAuth / custom connector flow |
| Bespoke clients without OAuth support | WordPress Application Passwords as a fallback |
The exact labels can differ by client and plugin version. Follow the on-screen instructions in AI Connector first; use OAuth setup for a deeper walkthrough.
Step 5 — Run a read-only test
In your AI client, start with a read-only request:
List the five most recent posts on my WordPress site.
If that works, try:
Show me the title, status, author, and last modified date for the most recent draft.
These tests confirm the connection works before you ask the AI to create or edit anything.
Step 6 — Create a draft
Next, ask for a draft, not a publish:
Create a short draft post titled “AI Connector Test Draft” with one paragraph explaining that this is a setup test. Do not publish it.
Then check WordPress admin:
- Go to Posts → All Posts.
- Confirm the draft exists.
- Open it and review the content.
- Trash the draft when you are done testing.
Step 7 — Review permissions before real work
Before using AI Connector on production content:
- Use the narrowest permission preset that supports the workflow.
- Keep publish confirmation enabled where shown.
- Review the connector logs or audit screen after test actions.
- Revoke old test connections you no longer need.
What the connector can help with
Depending on the permissions you grant, Axtolab AI Connector can help with:
- Reading posts, pages, and public content types
- Creating and editing drafts
- Managing media details such as alt text and featured images
- Working with categories, tags, and authors
- Reading or updating supported SEO fields
- Reviewing site information exposed through the connector
Paid add-ons may extend these workflows after they are installed, licensed, and documented. Core documentation focuses on the base connector.
Where to go next
- OAuth setup — choose the right auth method for your client
- Security best practices — safer production use
- Supported tools — what the connector exposes
- Troubleshooting — common setup issues
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