WordPress API with Gutenberg

Overview

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for interacting with WordPress REST API to create and manage posts using Gutenberg block editor format. It covers authentication, block serialization, media upload, and publishing workflows.

Quick Start

Before using the API, ensure you have:

1. WordPress site with REST API enabled (default)

2. Authentication credentials:

   • Application Password (WordPress 5.6+): Generate at /wp-admin/admin.php?page=application-passwords
   • JWT Authentication plugin installed (alternative)
   • Username/password for Basic Auth (not recommended for production)

3. Base URL: https://your-site.com/wp-json/wp/v2

Authentication