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What can you do with WP CLI?
Some core functions that WP-CLI can be used to complete are:
- Installing a fresh WordPress installation.
- Updating and installing WordPress themes and plugins.
- The ability to list all plugins and their status.
- Updating the core WordPress framework.
- Uploading media files in bulk, avoiding having to do one at a time.
What is .WP CLI?
WP-CLI is the command-line interface for WordPress. You can update plugins, configure multisite installations and much more, without using a web browser.
How to install and manage WordPress themes with WP-CLI?
In order to install and activate the theme with WP-CLI, use: To top it all off, you can also install a WordPress theme by specifying the directory of the zip archive or by entering the theme’s URL. Next, we’ll take a look at plugin management using WP-CLI. Just like themes, you can install and manage plugins through the command line.
Can you use WP-CLI as a command line tool?
Now that WP-CLI is installed, you can start working with your WordPress content and files through the command line. WP-CLI is a straightforward tool if you’re already familiar with the command-line environment.
Which is the only official version of WP-CLI?
WP-CLI’s maintainers and contributors have limited availability to address general support questions. The current version of WP-CLI is the only officially supported version. When looking for support, please first search for your question in these venues:
Do you need SSH to use WP CLI?
Installing WP-CLI. On Hostinger’s shared hosting, WP-CLI is already installed. Therefore, you only need to connect to your account via SSH in order to use it. However, if you want to install the feature on a VPS or a local Linux system, you can follow the steps below: Download the WP-CLI tool from Github with the following command: