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wp_set_post_meta
WordPress tool. Set a specific meta value on any post/page/CPT
This is a write tool: it sets post meta in your WordPress account. Claude asks you to confirm before it runs.
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Set post meta in my WordPress account for [post id], [meta key], [meta value].
It takes 3 required and 1 optional parameter.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
post_id | integer | Yes | Post Id |
meta_key | string | Yes | Meta Key |
meta_value | string | Yes | Meta Value |
post_type | string | No | Post Type |
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