What is WP-CLI?

WP-CLI, which stands for WordPress Command Line Interface, is a powerful command-line tool that allows users to interact with their WordPress installations from the command line. It provides a set of commands for various tasks related to managing and maintaining WordPress sites, making it easier for developers and administrators to perform actions without using the traditional WordPress dashboard.

Some common tasks that WP-CLI can help with include:

1. Installing WordPress: You can use WP-CLI to download and install WordPress on your server.
2. Managing Plugins and Themes: You can install, activate, deactivate, and update plugins and themes directly from the command line.
3. Database Operations: WP-CLI allows you to perform various database-related tasks, such as importing, exporting, and optimizing the database.
4. User Management: You can create, update, and delete WordPress users using WP-CLI.
5. Content Management: WP-CLI provides commands for creating, updating, and deleting posts, pages, and other content types.

Here are a few examples of WP-CLI commands:

• wp core install: Installs WordPress.
• wp plugin install <plugin>: Installs a WordPress plugin.
• wp theme activate <theme>: Activates a WordPress theme.
• wp db export: Exports the WordPress database.

WP-CLI can be particularly useful for automating tasks, scripting, and managing multiple WordPress sites efficiently. It’s a command-line interface that requires access to your server’s command line or terminal.

To use WP-CLI, you need to have it installed on your server, and it’s compatible with Unix-like operating systems (Linux and macOS) as well as Windows. It’s an excellent tool for developers and system administrators who prefer working with the command line for managing WordPress sites.