Using WP-CLI

# Using WP-CLI

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WP-CLI is a set of command-line tools for managing WordPress installations. It's installed on all Nimbus Hosting servers by default and allows you to update, enable & disable plug-ins and themes without having to use a web browser so is particularly useful if you’re a WordPress developer.

To get started you'll need to connect to your server by SSH by following the steps in the below guide:

[https://support.nimbushosting.co.uk/support/solutions/articles/36000079613-how-to-connect-via-ssh](https://support.nimbushosting.co.uk/support/solutions/articles/36000079613-how-to-connect-via-ssh)

Once connected you are ready to run wp-cli commands. Here are few example commands you can use to perform some basic WordPress tasks:

**Show server info**  

wp --info

**Show WordPress Version**  

wp core version

**Show current plugins**  

wp plugin list

**Deactivate Plugin**  

wp plugin deactivate pluginname

**Show** **current** **installed theme + version**  

wp theme status

For a full list of commands please visit:

[https://make.wordpress.org/cli/handbook/quick-start](https://make.wordpress.org/cli/handbook/quick-start/)