Desktop AI (MCP Server)

Desktop AI setup

Desktop AI mode uses the Respira MCP server so tools like Cursor and Claude Code can safely edit WordPress with duplicate-before-edit workflows.

Requirements

• Node.js 18+
• Respira for WordPress plugin installed on your site
• WordPress API key from Respira → API Keys

Step 1: Run the setup wizard

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

The wizard validates your site and writes the local configuration.

Step 2: Connect your AI tool

Use the configuration guide for your client:

• Cursor setup
• Claude Code setup
• Windsurf setup

Step 3: Test

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

If the test succeeds, ask your AI:

• "List all pages"
• "Create a duplicate of the homepage"
• "Analyze page speed for /"

What Desktop AI is best for

• Batch edits and multi-step workflows
• Repeatable, scriptable operations
• Developer-heavy tasks in terminal/editor environments

Browser + Desktop together

Respira supports both modes at once:

• Browser AI for quick edits
• Desktop AI for advanced operations

Both modes use the same 88 tools and same safety workflow.

Related guides

• Getting Started
• Browser AI Setup
• Configuration
• Troubleshooting