wp_list_tags 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_list_tags
Read-onlyDescription
The full tag roster — IDs, slugs, descriptions, and post counts — gives your AI client everything it needs to assign, edit, or prune tags without guessing. Easy MCP AI returns this snapshot in a single call, and any of the 15 supported clients (Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot, and more) can reason over it immediately. During a vibe blogging session, listing tags upfront lets the AI make consistent tagging decisions across every post it drafts.
See it in action
wp_list_tags {
"total": 11,
"tags": [
{ "id": 8, "name": "WordPress", "count": 12 },
{ "id": 14, "name": "SEO Tips", "count": 5 },
{ "id": 16, "name": "Productivity", "count": 3 }
]
} Found 11 tags on your site.
Example Use Cases & Sample Prompts
- Tag taxonomy audit
- Prompt: “List all my tags so I can see how many I have and identify any duplicates.”
- Finding unused tags
- Prompt: “List all tags and tell me which ones have zero posts associated.”
- Pre-publish lookup
- Prompt: “Before tagging my new post, show me all available tags so I can pick the relevant ones.”
- Naming convention review
- Prompt: “List all tags and flag any that don’t follow the lowercase-hyphenated naming convention.”
- Popular tags overview
- Prompt: “Which tags have the most posts? Rank the top 10.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does wp_list_tags do?
The full tag roster — IDs, slugs, descriptions, and post counts — gives your AI client everything it needs to assign, edit, or prune tags without guessing. Easy MCP AI returns this snapshot in a single call, and any of the 15 supported clients (Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot, and more) can reason over it immediately. During a vibe blogging session, listing tags upfront lets the AI make consistent tagging decisions across every post it drafts.
How do I use wp_list_tags 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: "List all tags on my site along with the number of posts each one has."
Do I need Easy MCP AI to use wp_list_tags?
Yes. wp_list_tags 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_list_tags and all 74 tools instantly.
Step 2
Connect Your AI Client
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