🚀 Controlling WordPress Sites Using RooCode in VSCode

Ever wish you could talk to your WordPress site from inside VSCode like it’s your personal assistant? That’s exactly what I’ve been doing using RooCode and a custom mode I call WordPress API Expert.

🧠 What Is RooCode?

RooCode is a powerful natural language programming tool in VSCode that lets you run structured commands—like chatting with your project. Think of it as voice-assisted development, with structured AI at the center.

🧩 My Setup: WordPress API Expert Mode

To interact with WordPress, I created a special RooCode mode called:

WordPress API Expert

This mode knows how to:

• Authenticate with remote WordPress sites using application passwords
• Read from a configuration file (stored locally in my VSCode environment) that includes:
  • The base URL of the WordPress site
  • The username and application password
  • Endpoint structure for the REST API
• Run commands like creating posts, editing content, or querying metadata

✨ Example Commands I Can Run

Once in WordPress API Expert mode, I can simply type:

create a new post about cats

And RooCode will:

1. Parse the command
2. Generate the appropriate JSON payload
3. Send it via a curl request or through a Node script to the WordPress REST API
4. Return the post ID and link in the console

It’s like having a WordPress CLI that speaks plain English.

🔐 Security Note

💡 Why This Rocks

• ✅ No need to leave VSCode
• ✅ Works with multiple WordPress sites by switching config
• ✅ Perfect for developers who manage content-heavy sites
• ✅ Super fast prototyping with AI-assist and real-time publishing

This workflow has completely transformed how I manage WordPress content from my development environment. The combination of natural language commands with direct API access makes content management feel seamless and intuitive.