Wpgoldmine MCP Server

Find WordPress plugin opportunities: abandoned, low-rated, or poorly-supported plugins to replace.

Local serverstdio

What is the Wpgoldmine MCP Server?

Find WordPress plugin opportunities: abandoned, low-rated, or poorly-supported plugins to replace.

What the server does

An MCP server for finding WordPress plugin opportunities — large, established plugins weakened by abandonment, low ratings, or poor support, i.e. plugins you could realistically replace or out-build. It lets AI agents (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) query the WordPress.org plugin directory through the lens of "what's a takeable market here?"

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
ParamType
presetstring (optional)
tagstring (optional)
ecosystemwordpress \
max_ratingnumber (optional)
list_opportunity_presets
find_plugin_opportunities
get_plugin

How to install the Wpgoldmine MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wpgoldmine": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "wpgoldmine-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "WPGOLDMINE_API_KEY": "YOUR_WPGOLDMINE_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
WPGOLDMINE_API_KEYDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Wpgoldmine to list opportunity presets.”
  • “Use Wpgoldmine to find plugin opportunities.”
  • “Use Wpgoldmine to get plugin.”

Frequently asked questions

Find WordPress plugin opportunities: abandoned, low-rated, or poorly-supported plugins to replace. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.