wp-wpcli-and-ops
WP-CLI and Ops
When to use
Use this skill when the task involves WordPress operational work via WP-CLI, including:
wp search-replace(URL changes, domain migrations, protocol switch)- DB export/import, resets, and inspections (
wp db *) - plugin/theme install/activate/update, language packs
- cron event listing/running
- cache/rewrite flushing
- multisite operations (
wp site *,--url,--network) - building repeatable scripts (
wp-cli.yml, shell scripts, CI jobs)
Inputs required
- Where WP-CLI will run (local dev, staging, production) and whether it’s safe to run.
- How to target the correct site root:
--path=<wordpress-root>and (multisite)--url=<site-url>
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