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\nHow to set up OpenClaw for WordPress<\/p>\n

Sep 15, 2026<\/p>\n

By Larassatti D. & Simon L<\/p>\n

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6 min Read<\/p>\n

Setting up OpenClaw for WordPress involves three main stages: deploying OpenClaw on a server, installing the WordPress skill, and authenticating it with your site. Once connected, OpenClaw can execute WordPress tasks autonomously through natural language<\/p>\n

OpenClaw can run locally on your own machine or on a private server. This guide focuses on a server-based setup using a virtual private server (VPS), which is the more practical option for most users<\/p>\n

Running OpenClaw on a VPS means it stays online around the clock, so it can execute scheduled tasks, respond to prompts, and complete background jobs even when your computer is off<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to set up OpenClaw for WordPress:<\/p>\n

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  1. Set up an OpenClaw instance on a VPS.<\/strong> Get the server running and connect it to an AI model.<\/li>\n
  2. Install WordPress AI agent skills.<\/strong> Give your OpenClaw agent the knowledge it needs to interact with WordPress.<\/li>\n
  3. Connect your WordPress site.<\/strong> Link your site to OpenClaw using authentication credentials.<\/li>\n
  4. Start giving commands.<\/strong> Publish posts, manage content, and automate tasks right from the OpenClaw chat interface.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Continue reading for a guided walkthrough of all four stages<\/p>\n

    Before anything else, you\u2019ll need a running OpenClaw instance that will connect to your site through the WordPress REST API. If you already have an active one running, you can jump right to the second step<\/p>\n

    We\u2019re using Hostinger\u2019s OpenClaw hosting to take advantage of its one-click installation template<\/p>\n

    With this plan, you\u2019ll only need to choose any VPS plan you like, fill in your account details, complete the payment, and follow the onboarding steps until you see theOpenClaw configuration page<\/p>\n

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    Add your WhatsApp number into the field, and keep the Gateway token somewhere safe. You\u2019ll need it to log in to your OpenClaw dashboard<\/p>\n

    Once that\u2019s done, click Deploy and wait until the installation is complete. The installation may take a few minutes; you\u2019ll then be redirected to Hostinger dashboard\u2019s VPS dashboard<\/p>\n

    Access the OpenClaw Gateway dashboard by clicking the Open button. Then, enter the gateway token you got earlier to log in<\/p>\n

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    If you want a more detailed walkthrough, follow our complete guide on how to set up OpenClaw, which covers manual Docker installation and configuration on any VPS provider<\/p>\n

    Next, you need to give OpenClaw the knowledge to work with WordPress. You can do this by installing agent skills, which are instruction sets that tell the AI how to perform specific tasks<\/p>\n

    Within the OpenClaw dashboard, find the Chat<\/strong> window and type the following prompt:<\/p>\n

    Install the WordPress AI agent skills from https:\/\/github.com\/WordPress\/agent-skills<\/pre>\n
    OpenClaw will handle the rest \u2013 cloning the repository, reading the skill files, and making them available for use<\/p>\n
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    Now it\u2019s time to connect your WordPress site to OpenClaw. It will ask for your username and password. But you can instruct OpenClaw to connect with the WordPress Application Password, so you don\u2019t have to disclose your WordPress admin password<\/p>\n
    Generate your WordPress Application Password by following these steps:<\/p>\n
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    1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.<\/li>\n
    2. If you have the Hostinger Tools plugin installed, go to Hostinger<\/strong>\u2192 Tools<\/strong>. Enabletheapplication passwords<\/strong>toggle. Otherwise, application passwords are typically enabled by default in WordPress 5.6+.<\/li>\n
    3. Navigate to Users \u2192 Profile<\/strong>. Find the Username<\/strong> field and copy your username somewhere.<\/li>\n
    4. Scroll down to the Application Passwords<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n
    5. Enter a name for the application. Something like \u201cOpenClaw\u201d works great, and click Add Application Password<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    6. WordPress will generate an application password. Copy it and store it somewhere safe since you won\u2019t be able to see it again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      Now, go back to your OpenClaw dashboard. Enter this prompt in the chat interface:<\/p>\n
      Connect to my WordPress site [enter your website URL]<\/pre>\n
      After it gets back to you, confirm how you prefer the authentication process with this prompt:<\/p>\n
      Let's authenticate via REST API and application passwords<\/pre>\n
      OpenClaw will guide you through the configuration process, and it\u2019ll ask you to provide your WordPress username and Application Password. Simply enter them in the chat, and OpenClaw will establish the connection<\/p>\n
      If you don’t have a WordPress site yet, you can get started quickly using Hostinger’s managed hosting for WordPress. It comes with WordPress pre-installed, automatic updates, and a user-friendly dashboard that makes it easy to manage your site alongside your OpenClaw setup<\/p>\n
      Once the configuration is successful, try instructing OpenClaw to act on your WordPress site. For instance, you can ask it to create posts, update pages, manage media, and more<\/p>\n
      You simply need to write prompts like you\u2019re telling a personal assistant to do something, like:<\/p>\n
      Write a post for my WordPress site about the history of WordPress<\/pre>\n
      OpenClaw will process your request, draft the post content, and publish it directly to your WordPress site through the REST API. You\u2019ll see the agent working through the steps in the chat, generating the content, formatting it, and pushing it live<\/p>\n
      Once the command finishes executing, head over to your website\u2019s front end and check the published post. You should see it live, formatted, and ready for your visitors to read<\/p>\n
      This is just one example. You can experiment with more complex commands, such as updating existing posts, managing categories and tags, creating pages, optimizing content for SEO, or even scheduling posts for future publishing<\/p>\n
      The more you interact with your OpenClaw agent, the more you\u2019ll discover what it can handle for you<\/p>\n
      OpenClaw can execute virtually any WordPress task that\u2019s available through the REST API, which covers the majority of the core admin operations. That includes managing posts, pages, comments, users, media, categories, tags, plugins, and themes remote<\/a>ly, without opening the WordPress dashboard<\/p>\n
      With the WordPress skill installed, you can prompt OpenClaw in natural language through your preferred messaging channel. If you\u2019ve connected a messaging app like WhatsApp or Telegram, you can even send instructions directly from those chat windows \u2013 no need to open the OpenClaw dashboard<\/p>\n
      Just type what you need as if you\u2019re messaging a friend, and OpenClaw will translate your request into the corresponding API calls<\/p>\n
      OpenClaw can retrieve, analyze, and update your existing WordPress posts through the REST API\u2019s posts endpoint. This is useful when you want to refresh outdated content, improve readability, or update information across multiple articles<\/p>\n
      To update a specific post, give OpenClaw clear instructions about what to change and how. Here\u2019s an example prompt for refreshing an article:<\/p>\n
      Retrieve the post titled \"Best Budget Laptops for 2025\" from my WordPress site. Update the title year to 2026. In the body, replace any discontinued laptop models with their current successors. Keep the same structure and tone. Show me the changes before publishing.<\/pre>\n
      OpenClaw fetches post content using its language model, and displays a before\/after comparison. Once you approve, it sends a PUT request to save the changes<\/p>\n
      By requesting a preview before publishing, you maintain editorial control while saving time on manual work such as locating, editing, and republishing content<\/p>\n
      The WordPress REST API provides full access to comment management through the \/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments endpoint. This means OpenClaw can list, approve, reject, mark as spam, and delete WordPress comments on your behalf<\/p>\n
      Specifically, you can ask OpenClaw to:<\/p>\n