Novamira

Freemium

Novamira is a WordPress plugin that lets AI agents run PHP, execute WP-CLI commands, query your database, and read or write files directly on your site. It connects coding assistants like Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex to WordPress through the Model Context Protocol.

The free core gives you eight abilities including PHP execution in a sandbox. Pro adds memory that persists across sessions and expertise for 37 builders and plugins.

It sits in coding assistants work. You install it on staging sites, not production.

Open it if you want AI agents to see your actual WordPress environment and act on it. Skip it if you need hosted web chat tools or work on live sites without a staging workflow.

These are the jobs where it actually changes something.

• WordPress developers building site creation workflows or handling migrations: The AI reads your full site setup before generating code. You get faster scaffolding without manual checking.
• Power users who've accumulated years of code snippets and AI-built plugins without auditing them: The agent surfaces forgotten plugins, redundant code, and quality issues you would not find yourself.
• Anyone who's done "vibe coding" and suspects technical debt but doesn't know where to start: It explains what legacy code does in plain language before you act on it.
• Those building custom themes without page builders: The AI writes PHP that runs live on your site. You skip the click-heavy panels.
• Elementor and Bricks workflow shops: Pro includes specialized knowledge for these builders. You stop re-explaining your design system.
• Plugin and theme developers iterating against real WordPress installs: Sandboxed file writes prevent crashes. You test changes safely.
• Teams where multiple developers need shared agent context: Server-side memory lives in your database. Your teammate's agent already knows what you established three sessions ago.
• Solo developers working on their own staging sites: The free tier covers unlimited sites with no metering. You get full access without cost.
• Users already using Claude Code, Cursor, or similar MCP clients: It plugs into tools you already use. You do not learn a new interface.
• Teams needing to automate WordPress maintenance, audits, or custom development: The agent discovers installed plugins and APIs automatically. You script repetitive work.

These are the parts you notice after using it.

• Full runtime access, not limited API endpoints: The AI sees your actual PHP version, active plugins, and database structure. Generated code runs without the "works on my machine" problem.
• Fast OAuth setup: About five minutes to connect. The plugin handles the boilerplate.
• Audit workflow that finds what you forgot: It flagged a deactivated plugin I had forgotten existed. It reviewed years of accumulated snippets and surface issues I would not have found.
• Sandboxed file writes with crash recovery: New PHP files run in a protected directory first. Broken code does not take your site down.
• Free tier with real tools: Unlimited sites, full PHP execution, filesystem access, WP-CLI, and Gutenberg editing. No artificial limits to push you toward paid.
• Pro memory across sessions and developers: Switching from Claude Code to Cursor does not reset the conversation. Your design system persists.

The path is short but technical.

1. Install the plugin on a WordPress staging site.
2. Create a WordPress Application Password and enable HTTPS.
3. Authenticate via OAuth in your MCP client.
4. Ask the agent to inspect your site, then generate and run code live.
5. Review changes before normal deployment to production.

Skip it when the fit is wrong.

• Open-ended PHP and database access: There is no read-only mode. Every ability requires administrator access. You need strict staging discipline.
• No hosted web chat support: It only works with local and desktop MCP clients like Claude Code and Cursor. ChatGPT.com and Claude.ai will not connect.
• Not for production use: The vendor states this explicitly. You need backup workflows and review processes in place.
• Steep learning curve for beginners: You need comfort with MCP clients, credentials, and staging environments. This is not a point-and-click tool.
• Early ecosystem: Pro claims 37 builder specializations but not all are shipped yet. ACF and others are still on the roadmap.