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justadityaraj/shim-mcp

WordPress MCP server plugin, live on WordPress.org. Connect Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP client to WordPress over stdio (WP-CLI) or HTTP. 56 abilities, self-contained, no cloud.

PHP ◇ ai GPL-2.0
★44STARS
⑂1FORKS
!18ISSUES
🏆#7,597GLOBAL RANK
🔥6DAYS TRENDING
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MOST-STARRED PHP

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shim-mcp gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 44. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 44 stars a year. It ranks #530 among PHP repositories and #7,597 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

Trending Record

shim-mcp has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1005. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

shim-mcp is an open-source project written in PHP: WordPress MCP server plugin, live on WordPress.org. Connect Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP client to WordPress over stdio (WP-CLI) or HTTP. 56 abilities, self-contained, no cloud.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in ai, anthropic, claude. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in PHP for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/justadityaraj/shim-mcp.git
cd shim-mcp

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

PHP >= 8.2 with Composer

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

shim-mcp coordinates its core functionality through a modular PHP pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Autonomous AI Agents

Orchestrate intelligent workflows and tool-calling routines with shim-mcp.

Model Inference & Prompting

Integrate fast, local or cloud-hosted generative AI models directly into production code.

Context Memory & RAG

Augment language models with dynamic vector retrieval and structured project memory.

Developer Productivity

Automate repetitive engineering tasks, code generation, and test creation using AI agents.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install shim-mcp using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/justadityaraj/shim-mcp.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for shim-mcp.

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Import shim-mcp into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `shim-mcp --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 44 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the GPL-2.0 license.
Built in PHP for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with PHP and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with PHP, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

justadityaraj/shim-mcp is currently ranked #7,597 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does shim-mcp do? +

WordPress MCP server plugin, live on WordPress.org. Connect Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP client to WordPress over stdio (WP-CLI) or HTTP. 56 abilities, self-contained, no cloud.

What language is shim-mcp written in? +

The primary language is PHP. Topics include: ai, anthropic, claude, cursor, mcp.

Is shim-mcp actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 5, 2026 with 18 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does shim-mcp have? +

shim-mcp has 44 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.

How does shim-mcp rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 44 stars, justadityaraj/shim-mcp is ranked #7,597 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #530 among PHP projects.

What license is shim-mcp distributed under? +

The repository reports a GPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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