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Cursor is powerful. WordPress is fragile.

You've seen what Cursor can do with code. Now you want it to edit your WordPress site — update content, modify layouts, change buttons across 50 pages at once.

But WordPress isn't a code repository. One wrong API call can break your live site. Your client's site. The site that's currently making money.

You need a safety layer between Cursor and your production database. Something that lets Cursor edit freely while protecting what matters.

That's exactly what respira.press does.

Learn more about our safety architecture →

How it works: 3 steps to safe WordPress editing

1

Install respira.press on your WordPress site

Download from your dashboard or install via WordPress admin. Takes 2 minutes.

Full installation guide →
2

Connect Cursor to your site

Add respira.press as an MCP server in Cursor. One config file, one API key.

// .cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "respira-wordpress": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@respira/wordpress-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "WORDPRESS_SITE_URL": "https://yoursite.com",
        "WORDPRESS_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}
3

Start editing with plain English

Tell Cursor what you want. respira.press handles the rest.

Example prompt:

"Change all 'Contact Us' buttons to 'Get Started' and make them green across all pages"

Cursor reads your site structure through respira.press, creates safe duplicates, applies changes, and reports back. You review in WordPress admin and approve when ready.

Browse example prompts →

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"Change buttons to green"

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WordPress

Creates duplicates → Applies edits → Ready for your review

Everything Cursor can edit on your WordPress site

description Content Management

  • • List all pages and posts
  • • Read page content and structure
  • • Create new pages and posts
  • • Update existing content
  • • Bulk edit across multiple pages
  • • Duplicate pages safely

widgets Page Builder Editing

  • • Modify Elementor widgets and sections
  • • Edit Divi modules and layouts
  • • Update Gutenberg blocks
  • • Work with 7 more page builders
  • • Preserve all settings and custom CSS
  • • Handle nested and complex structures

psychology Site Intelligence

  • • Detect which page builder each page uses
  • • Get builder version information
  • • List available modules/widgets
  • • Analyze site structure
  • • Theme and plugin detection

analytics Analysis Tools

  • • Page speed and Core Web Vitals analysis
  • • SEO analysis with actionable recommendations
  • • AI Engine Optimization (AEO) analysis
Full API reference → Documentation →

Cursor speaks your page builder's language

respira.press doesn't just pass data to Cursor — it teaches Cursor how your page builder works. Each builder has its own Intelligence package with complete module/widget documentation.

Builder Modules/Widgets Intelligence Level
Elementor All widgets Full support
Divi 200+ modules Full support
Gutenberg All core blocks Full support
Bricks All elements Full support
Oxygen All components Full support
WPBakery All elements Full support
Beaver Builder All modules Full support
Brizy All elements Full support
Visual Composer All elements Full support
Thrive Architect All elements Full support

Using Elementor? Cursor will understand your sections, columns, widgets, and global styles. Using Divi? Cursor knows all 200+ modules and their settings. The AI doesn't guess — it knows.

Divi Intelligence details → Elementor Intelligence details →

Your live site is never touched

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Duplicate-Before-Edit

Every edit Cursor makes goes to a duplicate page first. Your original content remains untouched until you explicitly approve the changes.

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Instant Rollback

Made a mistake? One click in WordPress admin restores any previous version. No panic, no developer calls.

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Complete Audit Log

See every action Cursor took — what changed, when, and on which pages. Full transparency for you and your clients.

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Permission Controls

Control which post types Cursor can access. Lock down WooCommerce products. Restrict to specific page builders. You decide.

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Security Validation

Built-in checks for XSS, SQL injection, and other vulnerabilities. All API requests authenticated with secure keys.

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Your live site is protected

Learn more about safety features →

Works with Cursor — and every other AI assistant

respira.press uses the MCP (Model Context Protocol) standard, which means it works with any compatible AI assistant. We've optimized the experience for Cursor, but you're not locked in.

Supported Assistants

What you'll actually say to Cursor

Example 1: Bulk Content Update

Prompt:

"Find all pages with a 'Schedule a Demo' button and change the text to 'Book a Call'. Update the link to /book-call on all of them."

Result:

Cursor finds 12 buttons across 8 pages, creates duplicates, applies changes. You review and approve in under 5 minutes.

Example 2: Layout Modification

Prompt:

"Add a testimonial section below the hero on the homepage. Use a 3-column grid with quote, author name, and company. Match the existing site styling."

Result:

Cursor reads your Elementor theme settings, creates a duplicate homepage, adds the section with proper styling. Ready for your review.

Example 3: SEO Optimization

Prompt:

"Analyze the SEO of our services page and fix any issues you find."

Result:

Cursor runs SEO analysis, identifies missing meta description, poor heading structure, and missing alt text. Creates duplicate with all fixes applied.

Browse 50+ example prompts →

Install MCP Server in Cursor

Connect respira.press to Cursor in one click or configure manually

Quick Install (One Click)

Click the button below to automatically install and configure the MCP server in Cursor:

Add to Cursor

After clicking, Cursor will open and prompt you to add your WordPress site URL and API key.

Manual Installation

Prefer to configure manually? Follow these steps:

Step 1: Install via npm

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

Or use npx -y @respira/wordpress-mcp-server without installing globally.

Step 2: Configure Cursor

Add this configuration to your .cursor/mcp.json file: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "respira-wordpress": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@respira/wordpress-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "WORDPRESS_SITE_URL": "https://yoursite.com",
        "WORDPRESS_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Step 3: Add Your Credentials

Replace https://yoursite.com with your WordPress site URL and your-api-key with your API key from WordPress admin.

See full configuration guide →

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From zero to editing in 10 minutes

2

Install respira.press plugin on WordPress

Download and activate. Takes 2 minutes.

3

Generate API key and configure Cursor

Create API key in WordPress admin, add MCP config to Cursor. Takes 3 minutes.

5

Run your first edit command

Tell Cursor what you want. Review and approve. Takes 5 minutes.

New to this? Our Getting Started guide walks you through every step. Or book a Personal Onboarding session for live 1:1 setup help.

Simple pricing for Cursor users

Starter

€19 /year

Launch offer: €19/year (1 site)

After launch: €19/month

  • 1 WordPress site
  • All page builders
  • Full Cursor integration
  • 7-day free trial
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Agency

POPULAR
€199 /year

Launch offer: €199/year (20 sites)

After launch: €199/month

  • Up to 20 WordPress sites
  • Priority support
  • Team access
  • 7-day free trial
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🚀 Launch special

First 100 customers lock in yearly pricing forever. After launch, same prices become monthly (€19/month, €199/month).

Just want to try it? Respira Lite is free on WordPress.org — Gutenberg only, 30 edits/month.

See full pricing details →

Cursor + WordPress FAQ

Does respira.press work with Cursor Pro and Cursor Business?

Yes. respira.press works with any Cursor subscription tier, including the free tier. The integration uses Cursor's MCP support, which is available to all users.

Do I need to install anything in Cursor?

Just add respira.press as an MCP server in your Cursor configuration. No extensions or plugins needed inside Cursor itself. See configuration guide.

Can Cursor break my live WordPress site?

No. respira.press always creates duplicate pages before any edit. Your live content is never modified until you review and approve changes in WordPress admin.

Which page builders work with Cursor through respira.press?

All major page builders: Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg, WPBakery, Oxygen, Bricks, Beaver Builder, Brizy, Visual Composer, and Thrive Architect. Each has full Intelligence support so Cursor understands the builder's structure.

How is this different from WordPress MCP?

Official WordPress MCP is read-only. respira.press enables safe write operations through duplicate-first workflow, plus adds page builder intelligence, security validation, and audit logging. Full comparison.

Can I use respira.press on client sites?

Yes. The Starter plan covers 1 site (yours or a client's). The Agency plan covers up to 20 sites. Each site needs the respira.press plugin installed.

Does this work on shared hosting?

Yes. respira.press works on any WordPress hosting — shared, VPS, managed, or dedicated. No SSH access required.

What happens if I cancel?

Your sites keep working, but you won't receive updates or support. If you cancel within 30 days, we'll refund you — no questions asked.

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