Using WP-CLI to Export and Import WordPress Content

WordPress content, including posts, pages, comments, and media, is the lifeblood of your site. With WP-CLI, you can export and import your WordPress content quickly and efficiently, allowing you to move your content from one site to another or create backups of your site’s content. In this post, we’ll explore how to use WP-CLI to export and import your WordPress content.

Why Use WP-CLI for Export and Import?

Using WP-CLI for content export and import has several advantages over other methods. First, WP-CLI is faster than using the WordPress dashboard. Second, WP-CLI allows you to automate tasks, which can save you time and effort. Third, WP-CLI is more efficient than using plugins, which can be resource-intensive and may not be as effective.

How to Export Content with WP-CLI

Exporting content with WP-CLI is easy. Here’s how:

Exporting Posts

To export your posts, use the following command:

wp export --post_type=post --filename=posts.xml

This command will export all your posts to a file named “posts.xml” in your current directory.

Exporting Pages

To export your pages, use the following command:

wp export --post_type=page --filename=pages.xml

This command will export all your pages to a file named “pages.xml” in your current directory.

Exporting Media

To export your media files, use the following command:

wp media export --dir=/path/to/export/directory/

Replace “/path/to/export/directory/” with the path to the directory where you want to export your media files.

This command will export all your media files to the specified directory.

How to Import Content with WP-CLI

Importing content with WP-CLI is also easy. Here’s how:

Importing Posts and Pages

To import your posts and pages, use the following command:

wp import posts.xml --authors=create

Replace “posts.xml” with the name of the file containing your exported posts and pages.

This command will import your posts and pages to your site.

Importing Media

To import your media files, use the following command:

wp media import /path/to/media/files/ --post_id=post_id

Replace “/path/to/media/files/” with the path to the directory containing your exported media files, and “post_id” with the ID number of the post to which you want to attach the imported media files.

This command will import your media files and attach them to the specified post.

Conclusion

Exporting and importing your WordPress content is an essential part of site management. With WP-CLI, you can export and import your content quickly and efficiently, saving you time and effort. By using WP-CLI to export your posts, pages, and media files, and import them to another site or create backups of your site’s content, you can ensure that your site’s content is always safe and secure.