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
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