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ddev-wordpress

Manage local WordPress environments with DDEV commands and database imports.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#ddev#wordpress#local-development#database-import#domain-replace#wp-user-management#wordpress-development
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npx skills add https://github.com/perimetre/ai-toolkit --skill ddev-wordpress
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Skill: ddev-wordpress
Source: https://github.com/perimetre/ai-toolkit/tree/main/plugins/perimetre-wordpress/skills/ddev-wordpress
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/perimetre/ai-toolkit --skill ddev-wordpress

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a concise, practical reference for local WordPress development using DDEV, reducing setup guesswork by listing core commands, workflows, and user-management tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Basic project lifecycle: start, stop, restart, launch, and describe to inspect project status.
  • Database operations: import databases from .sql, .sql.gz, or zipped dumps.
  • Domain updates with cache management: perform domain search-replace actions and flush rewrite rules to ensure URL changes take effect.
  • User administration: create or update WordPress users and view user lists to manage access during local development.

Quick Start

Start a local WordPress project with DDEV by running ddev start and then launching with ddev launch.

Frequently Asked Questions about ddev-wordpress

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I start a local WordPress project using DDEV?▼

To start local WordPress development with DDEV, run ddev start to create the environment, then ddev launch to open it in your browser. Use ddev describe to inspect project status.

Can I import a zipped or gzipped database into my local WordPress environment?▼

Yes, you can import databases into your local WordPress environment using .sql, .sql.gz, or .zip files containing a .sql file. DDEV handles the extraction and import automatically.

How do I replace a domain in WordPress and flush the cache using DDEV?▼

You can perform domain search-replace actions directly within the DDEV environment. The workflow includes flushing rewrite rules afterward to ensure the URL changes take full effect across the site.

Does DDEV support creating and viewing WordPress users locally?▼

Yes, DDEV supports WordPress user management operations during local development. You can create new users, update existing ones, and view user lists to manage access within your local environment.

What formats are supported for importing a database into WordPress with DDEV?▼

DDEV supports importing databases from .sql, .sql.gz, or zipped dumps containing a .sql file. This allows flexible integration of existing database exports into your local WordPress workflow.

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