wp_list_themes 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.

wp_list_themes

Q: Do I need Easy MCP AI to use wp_list_themes?

Yes. wp_list_themes 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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Description

Knowing exactly which themes are installed — and their version numbers — is the prerequisite for any safe theme switch or security cleanup. Through Easy MCP AI, your AI client can retrieve the complete list of installed themes, including the active one, without you opening the WordPress dashboard. It's one of 162 tools Easy MCP AI provides for managing WordPress entirely through supported clients like Claude Desktop, Cursor, or ChatGPT.

See it in action

Claude Desktop — MCP Connection

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What themes are installed on this WordPress site?

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Tool called wp_list_themes

{
  "total": 3,
  "themes": [
    { "slug": "twentytwentyfour", "name": "Twenty Twenty-Four", "version": "1.2", "status": "active" },
    { "slug": "astra", "name": "Astra", "version": "4.6.2", "status": "inactive" },
    { "slug": "twentytwentythree", "name": "Twenty Twenty-Three", "version": "1.3", "status": "inactive" }
  ]
}

Found 3 installed themes. Twenty Twenty-Four is currently active.

Example Use Cases & Sample Prompts

Theme audit
- Prompt: “List all installed themes — I want to know which inactive ones we can safely delete.”
Checking available options
- Prompt: “What themes do I have installed that I could switch to?”
Security review
- Prompt: “List all inactive themes — inactive themes with known vulnerabilities should be removed.”
Client configuration check
- Prompt: “What themes are installed on this site? I need to document what’s available.”
Pre-switch review
- Prompt: “Before switching to a new theme, list all installed ones and confirm the target theme is installed and ready.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What does wp_list_themes do?

How do I use wp_list_themes 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: "What themes are installed on this WordPress site?"

Do I need Easy MCP AI to use wp_list_themes?

Yes. wp_list_themes 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.