Using the Export CLI Command in Super Speedy Imports
The Super Speedy Imports plugin includes a powerful export command that allows you to extract WordPress post data to CSV files. This guide explains how to use the export command to create comprehensive data exports of any post type.
The export command is particularly useful when you need to:
- Create backups of your WordPress content
- Migrate data between WordPress installations
- Analyze your content in spreadsheet applications
- Prepare data for reimporting with modifications
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Understanding the Export Command Syntax
The export command follows this syntax:
wp ssi export {output_file} [post_type] [--exclude-dates]
Parameters:
{output_file}(required): Path where the CSV file will be saved[post_type](optional): The post type to export (defaults to ‘post’ if not specified)[--exclude-dates](optional): Flag to exclude date columns from the export
The command will export:
- All WordPress post fields
- All post meta data (custom fields)
- All taxonomy terms associated with each post
- Featured image URLs
- Gallery image URLs
- Parent SKUs (for hierarchical post types)
Running a Basic Export
To export all posts of a specific post type:
- Open your terminal or command prompt
- Navigate to your WordPress installation directory
- Run the export command with your desired parameters
For example, to export all standard posts:
wp ssi export ./exports/posts.csv post
This will create a CSV file containing all your posts in the specified location.
Exporting Custom Post Types
The export command works with any post type, including custom ones:
wp ssi export ./exports/products.csv product
This example exports all products (assuming you’re using WooCommerce or another plugin that creates a ‘product’ post type).
Troubleshooting
If you encounter errors when running the export command:
- Ensure you have proper permissions to write to the output directory
- Check that the post type you specified actually exists in your WordPress installation
- For large exports, you may need to increase PHP memory limits or execution time
Summary
The Super Speedy Imports export CLI command provides a powerful way to extract WordPress content to CSV files. By specifying the output file path and post type, you can quickly generate comprehensive exports of your WordPress data. The optional --exclude-dates parameter allows you to create more compact exports by omitting date-related columns when they’re not needed.
This command is particularly valuable for data migration, backup, and analysis tasks, giving you a complete representation of your WordPress content in an easily portable format.
