site-update

Automate WordPress updates with pre-flight checks, snapshots, and rollback readiness.

2|Updated Feb 21, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/joseconti/mcp-skills --skill site-update
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Skill: site-update
Source: https://github.com/joseconti/mcp-skills/tree/main/custom/site-update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joseconti/mcp-skills --skill site-update

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the risks of WordPress updates by enforcing a verify → snapshot → update → verify → decide cycle, with automatic rollback safety nets and maintenance-mode hygiene.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pre-flight health checks and visual/page verification
  • Automatic site snapshots before updates
  • Anti-loop protection and per-item execution
  • Post-update verification and error-log inspection
  • Rollback readiness and maintenance-mode cleanup

Quick Start

Initiate a safe update cycle for the target WordPress site by performing pre-flight checks, snapshots, and a controlled update sequence with verification and rollback options.

Frequently Asked Questions about site-update

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I safely run WordPress plugin and theme updates without breaking my site?

Safe WordPress updates require a verify → snapshot → update → verify cycle. This approach enforces pre-flight health checks and automatic snapshots before applying changes, ensuring you can verify site stability and automatically rollback if any post-update errors occur.

Can I rollback a WordPress core update if it causes a fatal error?

Yes, rollback readiness is built into the update cycle. By creating automatic snapshots before applying core updates, you can instantly restore the previous working state using the snapshot restore command if the post-update verification detects fatal errors or broken functionality.

What's the best way to verify WordPress site health before applying maintenance updates?

The best way to verify site health before maintenance updates is running pre-flight health checks and visual page verification. This process inspects error logs and site status to establish a stable baseline, ensuring your WordPress environment is safe for plugin, theme, or core modifications.

How do I prevent update loops when executing per-item maintenance updates in WordPress?

You can prevent update loops by using anti-loop protection during per-item execution. This mechanism isolates each plugin or theme update into an individual sequence, applying snapshots and verification steps sequentially rather than batching, which stops cascading failures.

Does this safe update workflow require any specific WordPress maintenance plugins?

No specific WordPress maintenance plugins are required. The workflow operates using native site-health checks and snapshot orchestration commands, managing maintenance-mode cleanup and rollback readiness directly without relying on external dependencies or third-party backup plugins.