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wp_update_core
WordPress tool. Update WordPress core to the latest version
This is a write tool: it updates core in your WordPress account. Claude asks you to confirm before it runs.
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It takes 0 required and 1 optional parameter.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
version | string | No | Version |
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