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How to Use Claude MCP to Manage WooCommerce

PostedAugust 12, 2025
ByMax Maley

Managing your WooCommerce store just got incredibly easy with Claude AI integration through AIWU Plugin. This guide shows you exactly how to use conversational AI to handle every aspect of your online store – from creating products to managing inventory and categories.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have:

  • AIWU Plugin installed and activated
  • Claude MCP integration set up (follow our Claude MCP Integration guide)
  • WooCommerce plugin installed on your WordPress site
  • Basic understanding of your WooCommerce store structure

What You Can Do with Claude + WooCommerce

With this powerful combination, you can manage your entire WooCommerce store through natural conversation. Here’s what’s possible:

✅ Product Management

  • Create new products with descriptions, prices, and images
  • Update existing product details, pricing, and inventory
  • Delete or move products to trash
  • Set up product variations and attributes
  • Manage product visibility and featured status

✅ Category & Tag Organization

  • Create product categories with descriptions
  • Set up product tags for better organization
  • Organize hierarchical category structures
  • Assign products to multiple categories and tags

✅ Inventory Control

  • Monitor stock levels across all products
  • Update inventory quantities
  • Set up stock management rules
  • Track product availability status

✅ Media Management

  • Generate AI-powered product images
  • Upload and assign product photos
  • Set featured images for products
  • Manage product galleries

✅ Store Analytics

  • Get product count statistics
  • Monitor store performance metrics
  • Track category and tag usage

Creating Your First Product with Claude

Let’s walk through creating a complete product for a mobile phone store. Just tell Claude what you want, and it handles the technical details.

Step 1: Basic Product Creation

You say: “Create a new iPhone 15 Pro product with price $999”

What Claude does:

  1. Creates a new product post
  2. Sets the product type to “product”
  3. Adds the price and regular price
  4. Sets up basic WooCommerce meta fields
  5. Saves as draft initially

Example conversation:

You: "Create a new iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB product priced at $1199"

Claude: I'll create your iPhone 15 Pro Max product right now...
[Creates product with ID, price, and basic setup]
Product created! Your iPhone 15 Pro Max is ready with:
- Price: $1199
- Status: Draft (not visible to customers yet)
- Product ID: 45

Step 2: Adding Detailed Product Information

You say: “Add a detailed description about the camera features and battery life”

What Claude does:

  1. Updates the product content with rich descriptions
  2. Formats the content properly
  3. Adds bullet points and features
  4. Optimizes for SEO

Step 3: Setting Up Inventory

You say: “Set stock to 50 units and enable stock management”

Claude handles:

Stock quantity: 50
Stock status: In stock
Manage stock: Enabled
Backorders: Not allowed

Step 4: Creating Product Image

You say: “Generate a professional product image for this iPhone”

What happens:

  1. Claude uses AIWU’s AI image generation
  2. Creates a professional product photo
  3. Uploads to WordPress media library
  4. Sets as featured image automatically

Managing Product Categories

Creating Category Structure

You say: “Create categories for Smartphones, Apple Products, and Premium Phones”

Claude creates:

  • Main category: “Smartphones”
  • Subcategory: “Apple Products” (under Smartphones)
  • Tag: “Premium Phones” for high-end products

Organizing Products

You say: “Put the iPhone 15 Pro in Apple Products category and add Premium Phones tag”

Result: Your product is now properly categorized and tagged for easy customer browsing.

Advanced Product Management

Setting Up Product Variations

You say: “Create color variations for this phone – Space Black, Natural Titanium, and Blue Titanium”

Claude handles:

  • Creates variable product structure
  • Sets up color attributes
  • Configures individual variations
  • Manages separate pricing/stock for each

Managing Product Visibility

You say: “Hide this product from catalog but keep it purchasable via direct link”

Claude adjusts:

  • Product visibility settings
  • Search exclusion rules
  • Catalog visibility options

Bulk Operations

You say: “Update all iPhone products to include free shipping”

Claude processes:

  • Finds all iPhone products
  • Updates shipping settings
  • Applies changes consistently
  • Reports results

Working with Product Tags and Attributes

Creating Meaningful Tags

You say: “Create tags for Latest Release, 5G Compatible, and Wireless Charging”

Benefits:

  • Better product filtering
  • Improved customer experience
  • Enhanced SEO value
  • Easier inventory management

Setting Product Attributes

You say: “Add technical specs – Screen Size: 6.7 inches, Storage: 256GB, Color options”

Claude creates:

  • Custom product attributes
  • Structured technical specifications
  • Searchable product features
  • Comparison-friendly data

Inventory Management Made Simple

Stock Monitoring

You say: “Show me all products with low stock under 10 units”

Claude provides:

  • Complete inventory report
  • Products needing restock
  • Stock status overview
  • Actionable recommendations

Bulk Stock Updates

You say: “Increase stock for all Samsung products by 25 units”

Process:

  1. Identifies Samsung products
  2. Updates each product’s stock
  3. Confirms changes
  4. Provides summary report

Publishing and Store Management

Going Live

You say: “Publish all draft iPhone products”

Claude executes:

  • Changes status from draft to published
  • Makes products visible to customers
  • Updates search indexes
  • Confirms successful publication

Store Health Check

You say: “Give me a summary of my store – how many products, categories, and any issues”

You get:

  • Total product count
  • Published vs draft products
  • Category organization overview
  • Potential improvements

Pro Tips for Success

1. Be Specific in Requests

Instead of: “Create a phone product” Say: “Create iPhone 15 Pro 128GB Space Black priced at $999 with 25 units in stock”

2. Use Natural Language

You don’t need technical terms. Say:

  • “Make this product popular” (sets as featured)
  • “Hide from search” (adjusts visibility)
  • “Add free shipping” (updates shipping settings)

3. Batch Operations

Handle multiple products at once:

  • “Update all Apple products with new warranty info”
  • “Create summer sale category and add discounted products”
  • “Generate images for all products missing photos”

4. Leverage AI Image Generation

Create professional product photos instantly:

  • “Generate a lifestyle image showing this phone in use”
  • “Create a technical diagram highlighting camera features”
  • “Make a comparison image showing size differences”

Common Workflows

New Product Launch

  1. “Create
    with [specifications] priced at [amount]”
  2. “Add detailed description focusing on [key features]”
  3. “Generate professional product image”
  4. “Set stock to [quantity] and enable inventory tracking”
  5. “Create marketing tags and assign to relevant categories”
  6. “Publish the product”

Inventory Restock

  1. “Show current stock levels for [category/brand]”
  2. “Update stock for [specific products] to [quantities]”
  3. “Set restock notifications for low inventory items”

Seasonal Updates

  1. “Create holiday collection category”
  2. “Add seasonal tags to relevant products”
  3. “Update product descriptions with holiday messaging”
  4. “Generate seasonal promotional images”

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Product Not Showing

Ask Claude: “Why isn’t my iPhone product showing in the store?”

Claude checks:

  • Publication status
  • Visibility settings
  • Category assignments
  • Stock availability

Image Problems

Say: “My product images aren’t displaying properly”

Claude investigates:

  • Featured image settings
  • Media library issues
  • Image size requirements
  • Alternative image solutions

Category Confusion

Ask: “Reorganize my product categories to make more sense”

Claude helps:

  • Analyzes current structure
  • Suggests improvements
  • Reorganizes hierarchies
  • Maintains SEO value

Best Practices

  1. Start Simple: Begin with basic products and gradually add complexity
  2. Use Consistent Naming: Maintain clear product naming conventions
  3. Regular Maintenance: Periodically ask Claude to review and optimize your store
  4. Leverage Automation: Use Claude for repetitive tasks like bulk updates
  5. Monitor Performance: Regularly check store metrics and product performance

Advanced Features

Custom Fields and Meta

You say: “Add warranty period and manufacturer info to all electronics”

Claude sets up:

  • Custom product fields
  • Structured meta data
  • Consistent information display
  • Enhanced product details

SEO Optimization

Ask: “Optimize all my product titles and descriptions for search engines”

Claude improves:

  • Product titles for SEO
  • Meta descriptions
  • Product tags for discoverability
  • Category structures

Integration with Other Tools

Claude can work with other WordPress plugins and tools:

  • Update product feeds for Google Shopping
  • Sync with accounting software
  • Manage affiliate product data
  • Handle multi-language product content

Getting Help

If you encounter issues or need specific guidance:

  1. Ask Directly: Claude understands context and can troubleshoot problems
  2. Be Specific: Describe exactly what you’re trying to achieve
  3. Show Examples: Reference existing products or desired outcomes
  4. Request Explanations: Ask Claude to explain what it’s doing and why

Remember, you’re having a conversation with AI that understands your business needs. Don’t hesitate to ask questions, request changes, or explore new ideas for your WooCommerce store.

Ready to revolutionize your WooCommerce management? Start with simple requests and watch as Claude transforms how you run your online store. The combination of natural language commands and powerful automation will save you hours every week while improving your store’s organization and performance.

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