FAQ

Do I need coding experience to use Respira for WordPress?

No. Respira is designed so you can work entirely through natural language. Developers can go deeper, but coding is not required.

Which AI tools work with Respira?

Respira works with AI coding assistants that support the MCP protocol, including Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, and similar tools.

How many tools are available now?

Desktop MCP currently exposes 82 WordPress tools plus 21 conditional WooCommerce tools (103 total when the add-on is active). Browser AI/WebMCP exposes a separate inventory contract.

Is it safe to let AI edit my site?

Yes. Respira uses a controlled, permission-based workflow. Your AI assistant proposes changes, and you approve them before they are applied.

Does Respira modify content directly or create duplicates?

By default, Respira creates duplicates for safety. If direct editing is enabled, Respira asks for explicit live vs duplicate confirmation before editing originals.

Is Respira free to try?

Yes. Respira offers a free trial. You can start without entering payment details.

Which page builders does Respira support?

Respira supports 11 page builders: Gutenberg, Divi, Elementor, Bricks, Oxygen, WPBakery, Beaver Builder, Brizy, Visual Composer, Thrive Architect, and Breakdance.

I see respira_mcp_update in responses. Is that an error?

No. It is an upgrade hint from the MCP server when a newer package version is available. Upgrade with:

npx -y @respira/wordpress-mcp-server@latest

To disable automatic update checks, set RESPIRA_MCP_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK=1.

Where did settings go after the 4.0 admin refresh?

Respira → Settings is now the single source of truth for editable plugin settings. Setup → Health & Permissions is a read-only readiness summary.

I hit Elementor 500 errors during updates. What should I do?

Update to Respira for WordPress 4.2.0+ and MCP server 4.0.0+. Recent releases include hardened payload handling, safer fallback writes, and improved structured diagnostics.