wp-cli ☆

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Description:
Command-line interface for WordPress

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @wpcli | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: wordpress cli development automation cms devops

Install: brew install wp-cli

About:
WP-CLI is the official command-line interface for WordPress. It provides a robust set of commands for managing WordPress installations, including installing plugins, managing users, and performing database operations. This tool enables developers and sysadmins to automate WordPress workflows without using a web browser.

Key Features:

Extensive command library for core, plugin, theme, and user management
Scripting support for automation and batch operations
Interactive shell mode for rapid development
Extensible via custom commands and hooks

Use Cases:

Automating WordPress site provisioning and configuration in CI/CD pipelines
Bulk updating plugins, themes, and core across multiple installations
Exporting/importing database content and managing user accounts programmatically

Alternatives:

WordPress Admin UI – Browser-based interface; WP-CLI is faster for bulk operations and automation
cURL + REST API – More complex setup; WP-CLI provides native WordPress context and simpler syntax

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2024 4:08pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	6300a5e2