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@nredmond829 nredmond829 released this 13 Aug 12:58
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Add granular MCP roles and capabilities for post access

Replaces the previous admin-only gate on MCP tools with four new WordPress roles and capability-based permission checks.

New roles:

  • MCP Contributor — create posts only
  • MCP Author — create, edit, and publish posts
  • MCP Editor — create, edit, publish, and delete posts; can access every post, not just their own

New capabilities:

  • 829_mcp_create_posts
  • 829_mcp_edit_posts
  • 829_mcp_publish_posts
  • 829_mcp_delete_posts
  • 829_mcp_manage_site

Behavior changes:

  • Post endpoints (list, get, create, update, delete) now check for the specific capability required instead of manage_options.
  • Non-manager roles (Contributor, Author) are scoped to only view and edit their own posts — only Editor and Site Manager can access every post.
  • Site administration tools remain gated behind manage_options or the new 829_mcp_manage_site capability.
  • Roles are registered on activation and kept in sync on admin_init via a versioned Roles class, so existing installs pick up role changes on update without needing reactivation.