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wp_update_widget
WordPress tool. Update an existing widget's settings
This is a write tool: it updates widget in your WordPress account. Claude asks you to confirm before it runs.
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Update widget in my WordPress account for [widget id], [settings].
It takes 2 required and 1 optional parameter.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
widget_id | string | Yes | Widget Id |
settings | object | Yes | Settings |
sidebar_id | string | No | Sidebar Id |
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