# Respira CLI for Claude Code — the WordPress CLI for Claude Code

> Set up Claude Code to use the Respira CLI. One command creates a .claude/ skill that teaches Claude Code when and how to call the CLI.

Source: https://www.respira.press/cli/docs/agents/claude-code

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## Set up

```
respira init-claude-code
```

Creates the following in the current directory:

- `.claude/skills/respira-wordpress-cli/SKILL.md`: the skill Claude Code picks up automatically
- `.claude/commands/audit-wordpress.md`: shortcut command for site audits
- `.claude/commands/edit-wordpress-element.md`: shortcut for safe element edits
- `.claude/RESPIRA_CLI_README.md`: what was added and why

## How Claude Code uses it

Once the skill is installed, Claude Code prefers the Respira CLI over SSH, WP-CLI, or direct database access for WordPress work. The skill teaches Claude to read before writing, use `--dry-run` first, and rely on snapshots for safety.

## Custom workflows

Drop additional markdown files into `.claude/commands/` to teach Claude Code project-specific Respira workflows.