Hey community folks,
I've been building @aculect-ai-companion , a WordPress plugin that connects your site with AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude through a proper approval flow, without requiring manual Application Password setup.
Why I built this
After testing several AI/MCP connector approaches for WordPress, I kept running into the same problems:
- ChatGPT's WordPress connection story is still rough despite its massive user base
- Plugins that claim ChatGPT support often use outdated or unreliable connection flows
- Most tutorials still point to Application Passwords and direct REST API access that works fine for developers who understand the tradeoffs, but it is a poor default for site owners who set it once, forget it, and leave long-lived access active
How the connection works?
- Copy one connection URL from your WordPress dashboard
- Paste it into your AI tool (Need to enable developer mode in ChatGPT or Claude)
- Approve access inside WordPress
- Control exactly what the assistant can do
- Disconnect anytime
No manual credential setup. No digging into REST API settings.
Who this is for?
Site owners and content-focused people who want AI help turning ideas into WordPress content, especially those who want to restart blogging but get blocked by time, blank-page friction, or not knowing how to shape a rough idea into a publishable post.
What is working today
- ChatGPT and Claude connection via approval flow
- Admin controls for available abilities
- Active connection management
- Posts, pages, categories, tags, media, comments, and safe site info
- Opt-in diagnostic logs for troubleshooting
What is coming next
- Improved SEO and content metadata support
- Featured image creation and assignment
This is still in testing phase. Try out today on GitHub: https://github.com/mehul0810/aculect-ai-companion
Question for the community: If you were connecting an AI assistant to a client's site, what would make you trust the connection flow?
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