Using WP-CLI

Using WP-CLI

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

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