AcrossAI MCP Manager vs Code Engine – PHP Snippets, AI Functions & Automation for WordPress

Connect ChatGPT to WordPress. Connect Claude to WordPress. Connect Grok to WordPress. Connect any MCP-compatible AI assistant to WordPress. MCP Manager is the open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for WordPress — so ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot, VS Code, Windsurf, Zed, Cline, Codex, and 5+ other AI clients can safely read, edit, and act on your site through WordPress-native Application Passwords. No copy-pasting configs between tabs; no proxy service in the middle; no vendor lock-in. Setup takes under a minute end-to-end via the Quick Setup wizard — install the plugin, click through the guided flow, paste the ready-made JSON into your AI client, done. Your first prompt to Claude / ChatGPT / Cursor lands on the same WordPress site you just configured. Every headline section below links to the full documentation at acrossai.co/doc-category/mcp-manager — the docs are the source of truth and get updated first. Source and issues live at github.com/acrossai-co/acrossai-mcp-manager. Key Features Multiple MCP servers per site — create, enable, disable, and configure independently. → Docs 16 built-in AI-client connection guides — copy-paste-ready configs for Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code, GitHub Copilot, Codex, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Zed, Cline, Roo Code, Kilo Code, Amazon Q Developer, OpenCode, Antigravity, and a Custom Client template. New clients register via a filter callback. → Docs CLI browser-approval flow — let terminal users connect with one command; approval happens in a browser tab. → Docs WP-CLI (STDIO) transport — local clients can connect through a WP-CLI subprocess with no network credential transmission. → Docs Application Passwords under the hood — WordPress-native credentials, one-click generation, and revocation from the user profile page. → Docs Per-server tool and ability curation — pick exactly which WordPress abilities each MCP server exposes as callable tools. → Docs Per-server access control — gate every MCP request by user, role, capability, or your own policy provider. → Docs Frontend embeds — shortcode + block to show your users how to connect their AI clients from your own site. → Docs How It Works The Quick Setup wizard walks you through activation, password generation, and pasting the config — the whole path takes under a minute end-to-end and is the recommended way for a first-time install. Prefer to do it by hand? The six-step manual flow below is exactly the same underneath: Install and activate the plugin (step-by-step) Open AcrossAI → MCP in your WordPress admin Pick your AI client tab (Claude, VS Code, ChatGPT, Cursor, Gemini, GitHub Copilot, or Custom) Generate a new Application Password with one click Copy the ready-made JSON config and paste it into your client Restart your client — it now sees your site’s abilities Longer walkthrough with screenshots: Getting started → connect your first AI client. Connection Types MCP Manager ships with three connection styles out of the box, plus one optional paid add-on: MCP Client (npx bridge) — the default. Paste a JSON config into Claude Desktop, VS Code, Cursor, etc. Uses @automattic/mcp-wordpress-remote@latest with a WordPress Application Password. → Docs CLI Connections (browser approval) — one command in the terminal, one click in the browser, zero password copying. → Docs WP-CLI (STDIO) — local subprocess, no network credential transmission. Best for CI or local dev boxes. → Docs AI Connectors (paid add-on) — one-click Claude, ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini, and Cursor hosted-OAuth connectors. Requires the separate AcrossAI Pro plugin (14-day money-back). → Docs Requirements WordPress 7.0 or higher PHP 8.1 or higher WordPress Application Passwords support (built-in since WP 5.6) Support Docs hub — acrossai.co/doc-category/mcp-manager Troubleshooting & FAQ — acrossai.co/docs/mcp-faq-troubleshooting Source code + issue tracker — github.com/acrossai-co/acrossai-mcp-manager Support & Contribution For issues, feature requests, or contributions, visit the plugin repository. Questions? Check the FAQ section or look for documentation in the plugin settings page. Development This plugin follows WordPress coding standards and best practices: – PHP 7.4+ compatible – Full object-oriented architecture – Secure nonce verification – Proper capability checks – Sanitized input validation – Escaped output License This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0-or-later license. See LICENSE file for details. Credits MCP Manager is built with: – WordPress native APIs – Automattic’s MCP WordPress Remote package – WordPress Application Passwords system Developed with ❤️ for the WordPress community.

Code Engine is a snippets manager that doesn’t stop at snippets. Yes, it runs your PHP and JavaScript exactly where and when you want: frontend, backend, on a schedule, or inside your content. But its real magic is what happens after you write a function: the same little piece of code instantly becomes a tool your AI chatbots can call, a step you can drag into a visual workflow, and an endpoint the outside world can trigger. One function, three superpowers. Most “code snippets” plugins stop at a textarea and a toggle. Code Engine treats your functions as first-class building blocks for the whole Meow Apps ecosystem, and for anything that can speak REST. Think out of the box, let your creativity flow, because the possibilities really are endless! ✨ For more, check the official website and come say hi on the Discord. Quick Intro Hello! ☀️ I built Code Engine because I was tired of pasting mystery snippets into functions.php and praying. I wanted a place where small bits of code are organized, safe, AI-assisted, and reusable everywhere. Here’s the idea. You write a function (or let the AI write it for you from a plain-English description). That function immediately shows up in three places: AI Engine: your chatbots and MCP clients (Claude, ChatGPT, Claude Code) can call it as a tool, with real arguments. Ask “how many orders shipped today?” and your chatbot runs your function to answer. Workflow Engine: your function appears in the step picker as its very own block. Drag it onto the canvas, wire it between an AI step and a Slack step, done. No glue code. REST / External tools: give it a secure endpoint and a token, then trigger it from Make.com, n8n, Zapier, a cron job, or a webhook. You never wrote an “integration.” You just wrote a function. Code Engine did the rest. 🤝 Core Modules 🧩 Snippets Manager Backend, Frontend, Persistent, Scheduled, Functions, and in-content (PHP/JS) snippets, all in one clean dashboard with tags, search, scope filters, and priorities. 🪄 AI-Assisted Coding Describe what you want in plain English and let AI Engine write the snippet: code, name, arguments, and scope included. Refine existing code or implement it straight from your comments. 🤖 Functions as AI Tools Every Function snippet becomes a function-calling tool and an MCP tool, so your AI Engine chatbots (and external AI agents) can actually do things on your site, not just talk. 🔀 Functions as Workflow Steps Workflow Engine surfaces each of your functions as its own draggable step. Your custom logic becomes a first-class citizen on the automation canvas. 🌐 External Access (REST) Expose any runnable snippet through a secured REST endpoint with a bearer token. Perfect for Make.com, n8n, webhooks, and scheduled external jobs. 🛡️ Safe Mode A snippet that throws a fatal error is automatically caught and disabled before it can take your site down. Code with confidence. ⏰ Scheduling Run a snippet daily at a chosen time via WP-Cron (reports, cleanups, syncs) without touching the server crontab. 🧱 Code Blocks & Shortcodes (Pro) Drop PHP or JS straight into a post or page with a Gutenberg block or the [code-engine] shortcode, with safety guards. 🧩 Snippets, the way they should be Code Engine organizes your code by scope, so each snippet runs exactly where it belongs: Persistent: runs everywhere (frontend and backend). Your everyday “add this to functions.php” code, but managed. Frontend: runs only on the public site. Backend: runs only in the admin. Function: a named, callable function with typed arguments and defaults. This is the reusable building block (see below). Scheduled: runs on a WP-Cron schedule, at the hour and minute you pick. Content (PHP / JS): runs inside a specific post or page, via a Gutenberg Code Block or the [code-engine] shortcode (Pro). Everything is searchable, taggable, sortable by priority, and importable/exportable. The CodeMirror editor gives you proper syntax highlighting and keyboard shortcuts (Cmd+S to save, Cmd+Enter to run). A nikic/php-parser pass validates your PHP before it ever runs. 🪄 Let AI write it for you Don’t feel like writing the boilerplate? Describe the snippet in plain language and Code Engine, powered by AI Engine, generates the whole thing: the code, a sensible name, a description, the right scope, and, for functions, the argument list with names, types, and defaults. Already have code? Ask the AI to modify it from a prompt, or write a few comments describing what you want and let it fill in the implementation. It’s pair programming, right inside your dashboard. ✨ The big idea: write once, use everywhere This is what makes Code Engine different. A Function snippet is not just code you call from other code. It’s a reusable capability that the rest of your stack can plug into. The moment you save it, the same function is available in three places at once: 1. As an AI tool, for chatbots and AI agents With AI Engine active, your functions are exposed through function calling and over MCP (Model Context Protocol). Your on-site chatbot can run them mid-conversation, and external AI agents (Claude, Claude Code, ChatGPT, OpenClaw) can call them too. Want a chatbot that checks stock, looks up a booking, or kicks off a process? Write the function; the chatbot gains the skill. 2. As a workflow step, for automation With Workflow Engine, every active function shows up in the Add-step picker as its own block, named after your snippet, with one input per argument. Drag it onto the canvas and wire it between other steps: an AI step that summarizes, your function that saves, a Social Engine step that posts. There’s also a generic “Execute snippet (by ID / by name)” step when you want to call one dynamically. You never write integration code; your function is the integration. 3. As a REST endpoint, for the outside world Give a snippet a custom endpoint name and a bearer token, and it’s instantly callable from anywhere: POST /wp-json/code-engine/v1/snippets-endpoint/your-endpoint Pass arguments as JSON in the body, secure it with a token, and trigger it from Make.com, n8n, Zapier, GitHub Actions, or a humble cron job. Automation without a middleware bill. 🛡️ Safe by default Running arbitrary code is powerful, so Code Engine takes safety seriously: Safe Mode catches fatal errors and auto-disables the offending snippet, so a typo never white-screens your site. REST whitelisting means global snippets only run on trusted REST routes by default, so you choose what to open up. Per-snippet tokens secure your external endpoints. Validation with a real PHP parser before code is saved. For developers who want fewer guardrails, there’s a “Bypass REST Security” option and filters (mwcode_rest_authorized, mwcode_rest_whitelist) to tailor exactly what’s allowed. Works beautifully with the Meow Apps family Code Engine is one engine in a connected set, each one useful alone, magical together: AI Engine: chatbots, content generation, and MCP. Turns your functions into AI tools. Workflow Engine: visual automation. Turns your functions into draggable steps. SEO Engine: smart, lightweight AI SEO. Social Engine: schedule and automate social posts. Why Code Engine? Reusable, not throwaway Other snippet plugins give you a place to paste code. Code Engine gives you a place to build capabilities that your AI, your workflows, and your external tools can all use. Native to WordPress Clean, fast, and built the WordPress way. No clunky external dashboards, no bloat. AI-native Write snippets with AI, expose them to AI. The whole loop lives in your wp-admin. Developer friendly REST API, MCP tools, function calling, scheduling, import/export, and plenty of filters to hook into. Cared for Part of the Meow Apps family, with regular updates and a real human behind it. 💕