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wp_set_post_terms
WordPress tool. Set terms (categories/tags/custom) on a post, replacing existing
This is a write tool: it sets post terms in your WordPress account. Claude asks you to confirm before it runs.
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Set post terms in my WordPress account for [post id], [taxonomy], [term ids].
It takes 3 required and 0 optional parameters.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
post_id | integer | Yes | Post Id |
taxonomy | string | Yes | Taxonomy |
term_ids | array | Yes | Term Ids |
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