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Changelog

Releases

Official changelog and release notes for Respira for WordPress plugin and MCP server, including download links and upgrade guidance.

Overview

This page is the official changelog and download hub for both Respira for WordPress and the MCP server. You can use it to review version history, check release notes before upgrading, and download the latest stable builds.

WordPress Plugin Releases

2026-03-12Respira for WordPress v4.2.0 + MCP Server v4.0.0
featureagencymcpsafetyefficiency

What's New

  • Added agency-first MCP setup from dashboard: account-wide multi-site export now includes stacked Starter + Agency inventory.
  • Added guided MCP setup paths in dashboard: file downloads, one-time install command, and AI setup prompt.
  • Added stronger setup security guidance for config/token handling and token rotation.
  • Added safer write routing for original content: explicit confirmation flow for live vs duplicate targets when direct editing is enabled.
  • Improved MCP token efficiency defaults with compact responses and better patch/discovery flows.
  • Respira for WordPress plugin: 4.2.0+
  • MCP server: 4.0.0+
2026-03-11Respira for WordPress v4.1.3 + MCP Server v3.3.7 docs alignment
docsmcp-adapterangieabilities

What's New

  • Clarified how Respira fits into the official WordPress Abilities API and MCP Adapter stack.
  • Documented the four supported surfaces: standalone MCP server, default/public adapter server, dedicated Respira adapter server, and browser surfaces.
  • Added dedicated docs for WordPress AI Stack Compatibility and Elementor Angie.
  • Updated browser and desktop setup docs so the official adapter is presented as a compatible path rather than a separate product story.
2026-03-07Respira for WordPress v4.0.7 + v4.0.6
bugfixelementortelemetrystability

Latest stable plugin version

Download: respira-for-wordpress-4.0.7.zip

What's New

  • Fixed Elementor URL-control validation crashes by handling link-field array payloads before URL sanitization.
  • Hardened fallback Elementor save path to clear _elementor_element_cache when direct _elementor_data writes are used.
  • Added regression coverage for Elementor root-only wrapping and fallback save behavior.
  • Added normalized X-Respira-Agent-* telemetry capture across plugin and MCP flows for clearer client attribution in logs/stats.
  • All Elementor users, especially if you saw intermittent 500s during module updates.
2026-03-06Respira for WordPress v4.0.5 + v4.0.4
bugfixwoocommerceimprovement

Download

respira-for-wordpress-4.0.7.zip

What's New

  • Strengthened Elementor payload normalization to prevent nested/double-serialized _elementor_data saves.
  • Added type coercion guards to stop array payloads from reaching scalar sanitizers (ltrim()-style crashes).
  • Added WooCommerce taxonomy CRUD parity for categories/tags and product assignment support.
  • Updated Browser AI/WebMCP inventory contracts to current tool registry totals.
2026-03-05Respira for WordPress v4.0.0-4.0.3 + v3.3.1
featureuxcompatibility

What's New

  • Major wp-admin IA/UX refresh in 4.0.0 (Overview, Setup, Approvals, Reports, Add-ons, Logs, Settings).
  • 4.0.1-4.0.3 shipped Elementor write-flow hardening and structured diagnostics for MCP clients.
  • 4.0.2 centralized editing controls under Respira → Settings, with Setup → Health & Permissions as a focused read-only summary.
  • 3.3.1 updated official WordPress MCP Adapter compatibility (mcp_adapter_init + legacy fallback).
2026-02-23Documentation Update
docs

What's New

  • Added Divi 5 documentation and Migration Copilot toolkit docs.
2025-12-13Respira for WordPress v1.9.1
featureimprovement

Latest stable version

Download: respira-for-wordpress-1.9.1.zip

What's New

  • Custom post updates (meta + CSS) - Update custom post types with meta and customCss
  • Builder-aware Custom CSS - Detects Divi/Elementor and saves CSS to the right place
  • Elementor CSS regeneration - Automatically clears/regenerates Elementor CSS cache after updates

Features

  • Safe editing with automatic page duplication
  • No SSH required, works with any WordPress hosting
  • Built-in security validation for XSS and SQL injection
  • Support for 11 page builders: Gutenberg, Divi, Elementor, WPBakery, Oxygen, Bricks, Beaver Builder, Brizy, Visual Composer, Thrive Architect, Breakdance
  • Full menu management with hierarchy
  • Taxonomy management (categories, tags, custom)
  • User and comment management
  • SEO, AEO, and performance analysis
  • Core Web Vitals monitoring
  • WPML multilingual support
  • Complete audit logging
2025-12-10Respira for WordPress v1.8.41
improvement

Download

respira-for-wordpress-1.8.41.zip

Notes

  • Stability improvements
  • Performance optimizations
  • Page builder compatibility enhancements
2025-12-05Respira for WordPress v1.8.40
feature

Download

respira-for-wordpress-1.8.40.zip

Notes

  • Added custom CSS API endpoints
  • Enhanced Elementor cache management
  • Improved builder detection

MCP Server Releases

2026-03-07MCP Server v3.3.5
improvementtelemetry

Latest MCP server version

Install: npx @respira/wordpress-mcp-server

npm: @respira/wordpress-mcp-server

What's New

  • Added normalized agent telemetry headers on WordPress requests (X-Respira-Agent-*).
  • Setup/discovery now sends the same agent signature headers as runtime tool calls.
2026-03-06MCP Server v3.3.4
featurewoocommerce

What's New

  • Added WooCommerce taxonomy tools for categories and tags (list/get/create/update/delete).
  • Added product category/tag assignment fields to MCP write schemas.
  • Updated Desktop MCP inventory contract to 82 WordPress tools + 21 WooCommerce tools (103 total with add-on active).

Compatibility

  • Requires WooCommerce add-on 1.0.2+ for taxonomy endpoint execution.
2026-03-05MCP Server v3.3.3 + v3.3.2 + v3.3.1
improvementbugfix

What's New

  • Added once-per-day npm update checks with a persistent local cache.
  • Added respira_mcp_update prompt hints when a newer MCP version is available.
  • Improved 5xx error handling so WordPress critical errors surface structured diagnostics.

Notes

  • Set RESPIRA_MCP_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK=1 to disable the automatic update check.
2026-03-04MCP Server v3.3.0
featurefidelity

What's New

  • Added automatic v2 capability negotiation (/wp-json/respira/v2/status) with v1 fallback.
  • Added snapshot toolchain support (list/get/diff/restore) and builder patch support.
  • Added include-driven fidelity reads for richer context payloads.
2025-12-14MCP Server v2.0.9
featureimprovement

Latest MCP server version

Install: npx @respira/wordpress-mcp-server

npm: @respira/wordpress-mcp-server

What's New

  • Custom post meta support - wordpress_update_custom_post accepts meta for arbitrary post meta
  • Custom CSS support - wordpress_update_custom_post accepts customCss (builder-aware)
  • Compatibility guard - Requires Respira for WordPress plugin v1.9.1+ for these custom post updates

Features

  • 11 page builder support (Divi, Elementor, Bricks, Oxygen, Gutenberg, Breakdance, etc.)
  • Module-level content updates
  • Duplicate-before-edit safety
  • SEO and performance analysis with Core Web Vitals
  • WPML multilingual support
  • Full menu management with hierarchy

CLI Options

npx @respira/wordpress-mcp-server --setup   # Run setup wizard
npx @respira/wordpress-mcp-server --list    # List configured sites
npx @respira/wordpress-mcp-server --test    # Test default site connection
npx @respira/wordpress-mcp-server --help    # Show help
2025-12-01MCP Server v2.0.7
bugfix

Notes

  • Fixed axios interceptor async handling
  • Resolved [object Promise] error in plugin installation
  • Improved error messaging
2025-11-25MCP Server v2.0.6
improvement

Notes

  • Updated npm package description
  • Added SEO-focused keywords
  • Improved documentation

Respira for WordPress Lite

2025-12-10Respira Lite v1.0.2
feature

Free version for WordPress.org

A limited free version with Gutenberg support.

Features

  • Gutenberg (Block Editor) support
  • 30 edits per month
  • 3-day audit log
  • Read-only menu endpoints
  • Read-only taxonomy endpoints
  • Security validation (XSS, SQL injection)
  • REST API access

What's New in 1.0.2

  • Added /usage endpoint for checking edit limits
  • Added read-only menu endpoints (GET /menus, GET /menus/{id})
  • Added read-only taxonomy endpoints
  • Added read-only taxonomy endpoints
  • Added 3 API key limit enforcement
  • Added automatic audit log cleanup

Installation Instructions

WordPress Plugin

  1. Download the latest plugin ZIP from the links above
  2. Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
  3. Upload the ZIP file and click Install Now
  4. Activate the plugin
  5. Go to Respira → API Keys to generate your API key

MCP Server

The easiest way is the setup wizard:

npx @respira/wordpress-mcp-server --setup

Or install globally:

npm install -g @respira/wordpress-mcp-server

For detailed setup, see the Installation guide.

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