Elementor MCP is a free mcp server tool by Msrbuilds, implemented as a WordPress plugin. It transforms a WordPress site, specifically integrating with the Elementor page builder, into an MCP server. Built with PHP, it requires WordPress 6.9+ and PHP 8.1+ to operate. Distributed as a .zip file from GitHub Releases, users upload and activate it via the WordPress admin interface. This tool extends WordPress capabilities, allowing programmatic control and interaction through AI clients.

What does Elementor MCP connect to?

The Elementor MCP server tool connects directly to a WordPress site and the Elementor page builder. Its core function is to transform both WordPress and Elementor into an MCP server, making their functionalities accessible programmatically. This connection allows AI clients to interact with and manage various aspects of a WordPress installation, from content creation to site configuration. It acts as a bridge, exposing WordPress and Elementor capabilities through a standardized protocol for AI interaction.

Core features and tools

Elementor MCP exposes over 200 AI-ready tools. These include programmatic building of Elementor pages (containers, widgets, templates, global styles, atomic elements for Elementor 4.0+), Gutenberg blocks, and a builder-agnostic theme builder. Site management tools cover WordPress content, taxonomies, media, users, settings, plugins, themes, navigation menus, filesystem, and database. It provides page snapshots, content search, change ledger with rollback, and read-only performance and security scans. Integrations with ACF, Meta Box, WooCommerce, form builders, and SEO plugins are supported.

Who is it for?

The primary audience for Elementor MCP includes AI coding assistants, developers, and content managers. These users aim to control WordPress sites programmatically via AI chat interfaces. It is designed for those who need to build and edit Elementor pages, manage core WordPress functionalities, or audit site performance and security using AI commands. This tool is particularly useful for automating complex WordPress and Elementor workflows through AI. Skip this if you do not intend to control WordPress sites programmatically via AI chat interfaces.

How to get started

The server authenticates using an API key passed as an environment variable. This key is a WordPress Application Password, configured in the AI client along with the WordPress URL and username.

Use cases

• Programmatically build and edit Elementor pages, including full Elementor workflows, content creation, and managing site elements via AI.
• Manage core WordPress site functionalities such as content, users, plugins, themes, and database operations through AI commands.
• Audit site performance and security, take page snapshots, and perform content searches with the ability to review and roll back changes.

Elementor MCP by Msrbuilds offers a powerful way to control WordPress and Elementor sites using AI. It provides extensive tools for page building, site management, and auditing, all accessible via a REST API. This free plugin transforms a standard WordPress installation into an AI-ready server, opening new possibilities for programmatic site interaction. It is ideal for developers and content managers seeking AI-driven automation.