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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)

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