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wp_set_default_category
WordPress tool. Set the default category for new posts
This is a write tool: it sets default category in your WordPress account. Claude asks you to confirm before it runs.
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Set default category in my WordPress account for [category id].
It takes 1 required and 0 optional parameters.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
category_id | integer | Yes | Category Id |
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