wp_get_category 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.
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Read-onlyDescription
Before your AI assigns a category to a new post or edits an existing one, it needs ground truth — this tool pulls the exact name, slug, description, parent ID, and post count for any category on your site. Easy MCP AI passes that context back to the AI client so subsequent write operations are precise and don't rely on guesses. It's the read-first, write-second pattern that makes AI-driven WordPress management reliable at scale.
See it in action
wp_get_category {
"category_id": 9,
"name": "Marketing",
"slug": "marketing",
"count": 7,
"description": "Marketing tips and strategies"
} Here are the full details for that category.
Example Use Cases & Sample Prompts
- Checking before editing
- Prompt: “Fetch the ‘Tutorials’ category so I can see its current slug and description before we change it.”
- Verifying structure
- Prompt: “Look up the ‘Security’ category and tell me if it has a parent category.”
- Post count check
- Prompt: “How many posts are currently in the ‘News’ category?”
- Confirming a slug
- Prompt: “What is the exact slug for the ‘Case Studies’ category?”
- Hierarchy review
- Prompt: “Get the ‘Advanced Guides’ category and tell me if it’s a subcategory or standalone.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does wp_get_category do?
Before your AI assigns a category to a new post or edits an existing one, it needs ground truth — this tool pulls the exact name, slug, description, parent ID, and post count for any category on your site. Easy MCP AI passes that context back to the AI client so subsequent write operations are precise and don't rely on guesses. It's the read-first, write-second pattern that makes AI-driven WordPress management reliable at scale.
How do I use wp_get_category 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: "Fetch the 'Tutorials' category so I can see its current slug and description before we change it."
Do I need Easy MCP AI to use wp_get_category?
Yes. wp_get_category 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
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Step 2
Connect Your AI Client
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