Audit and harden WordPress security configurations across 6.0+ sites.
npx skills add https://github.com/joseconti/mcp-skills --skill wordpress-security
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: wordpress-security Source: https://github.com/joseconti/mcp-skills/tree/main/custom/site-security Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joseconti/mcp-skills --skill wordpress-security
WordPress security is often compromised by misconfigurations and weak hardening practices. This Skill provides a structured approach to audit, enforce, and maintain hardened security settings across WordPress installations, reducing exposure to common threats.
Run an initial security audit with mcm/security-audit, review the results, and apply recommended safe measures using mcm/security-apply-safe, ensuring backups and recovery steps are ready.
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WordPress security hardening involves auditing and validating wp-config.php constants, .htaccess rules, and HTTP headers, then applying safe, reversible measures to enforce protection. This Skill provides a structured workflow to audit, enforce, and maintain hardened settings across installations.
WordPress hardening works natively with Apache and LiteSpeed servers. For Nginx servers, manual configuration is required to apply the equivalent security rules and HTTP header controls.
The best way to protect WordPress REST API and wp-config.php is by applying policy-driven controls and specific hardening measures. This includes restricting REST API access and enforcing secure constants within your wp-config.php file.
You need MCP Content Manager Premium v2.3+ to enable automated security operations and reporting. It provides the underlying capabilities required to run structured audits and apply safe hardening measures programmatically.
Before applying WordPress login protections and HTTP headers, you should run an initial security audit to review current configurations. Always ensure backups and recovery steps are ready before applying any safe hardening measures.
Yes, this WordPress hardening approach is applicable to sites running WordPress 6.0 and above. It enforces auditable controls and permissions tailored for these modern installation versions.
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