wp_create_menu is one of 162 MCP tools included in Easy MCP AI — the WordPress plugin that connects Claude, ChatGPT, and any AI assistant to your site.
Install Free Plugin →wp_create_menu
DestructiveDescription
Standing up a new nav area — a footer menu, a docs sidebar, a seasonal campaign link strip — starts with a blank menu container, and Easy MCP AI creates it from a single AI instruction without opening the WordPress Customizer. Set the name and slug in conversation, then immediately chain in item-creation calls to populate it. Easy MCP AI's pure-PHP design means the menu is live on your WordPress installation by the time the AI moves to the next step.
See it in action
wp_create_menu {
"menu_id": 8,
"name": "Mobile Nav",
"location": null,
"item_count": 0
} Menu 'Mobile Nav' has been created. You can now add items to it.
Example Use Cases & Sample Prompts
- Creating a footer menu
- Prompt: “Create a new navigation menu called ‘Footer Links’.”
- Setting up a mobile nav
- Prompt: “Create a menu named ‘Mobile Navigation’ for the mobile header.”
- Building a documentation sidebar menu
- Prompt: “Create a ‘Docs Sidebar’ menu I can use for the documentation section.”
- New site setup
- Prompt: “Create three menus: ‘Primary Navigation’, ‘Footer Menu’, and ‘Social Links’.”
- Seasonal campaign menu
- Prompt: “Create a temporary menu called ‘Holiday Deals’ for our seasonal campaign.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does wp_create_menu do?
Standing up a new nav area — a footer menu, a docs sidebar, a seasonal campaign link strip — starts with a blank menu container, and Easy MCP AI creates it from a single AI instruction without opening the WordPress Customizer. Set the name and slug in conversation, then immediately chain in item-creation calls to populate it. Easy MCP AI's pure-PHP design means the menu is live on your WordPress installation by the time the AI moves to the next step.
How do I use wp_create_menu with my AI assistant?
Install the Easy MCP AI WordPress plugin, generate an API token in your dashboard, and connect your AI client (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible assistant). Then simply describe what you want in natural language — for example: "Create a new navigation menu called 'Footer Links'."
Do I need Easy MCP AI to use wp_create_menu?
Yes. wp_create_menu is one of 162 MCP tools bundled inside the Easy MCP AI WordPress plugin. Install the free plugin from WordPress.org, connect your AI client, and this tool becomes available immediately — no coding required.
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Step 1
Get the Plugin
Install Easy MCP AI on your WordPress site to unlock wp_create_menu and all 74 tools instantly.
Step 2
Connect Your AI Client
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