We hear about Model Context Protocol all the time. It enables AI assistants to connect to external tools, databases and APIs to become more capable. Just like a lot of other software, it has certain risks. For example, it is susceptible to tool poisoning and rug pull attacks. The good news is developers are now coming up with more secure MCP plugins. Take Royal MCP for instance: it is designed to give Claude, GPT, and Gemini a secure access to your WordPress site with authentication.
Without security, an exposed MCP endpoint can be used to read your posts, create/delete content, and a whole lot more. This plugin uses API key authentication. It gives you access to various WordPress features, so you can create, read, update, create comments, list menus, and a lot more. It is also compatible with WooCommerce, SiteVault, and GuardPress. For example, when used with GuardPress, AI will be able to monitor your site’s security and run vulnerability scans.