Real-world workflow
Use CaseFind a WordPress Plugin Slug for WP-CLI
Turn a plugin’s marketing name into the WordPress.org directory slug you pass to wp plugin install.
24 August 2026 By Tools.Town Team 5 min read
You have “Yoast SEO” in a ticket. WP-CLI wants wordpress-seo.
- Open the Slug Finder (or Search).
- Pick the hit that matches the vendor.
wp plugin install that-slug --activateon staging first.- Optional: grab the zip from Download URL for air-gapped builds.
Hub: WordPress.org Ops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install from a zip URL instead?
Yes. Copy it from the download URL tool. WP-CLI still prefers the slug when the plugin is in the directory.