wp_list_categories

Holt alle WordPress-Kategorien

SERVERWordPress MCP Server SOURCEc-sakel/wp-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What wp_list_categories does on WordPress MCP Server

AI agents call wp_list_categories to retrieve information from WordPress MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why wp_list_categories is rated Low

This tool retrieves category taxonomy information from WordPress without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read operation that returns existing data structure, presenting minimal security risk even if an AI agent calls it unexpectedly.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wp_list_categories' and description 'Holt alle WordPress-Kategorien' (retrieves all WordPress categories) indicate a query/list operation with no data modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs wp_list_categories safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and WordPress MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For wp_list_categories, this is the rule to start with:

wp_list_categories Allowed

wp_list_categories is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "wp_list_categories": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect WordPress MCP Server, apply this rule, and every wp_list_categories call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wp_list_categories

What does the wp_list_categories tool do? +

Holt alle WordPress-Kategorien. It is categorised as a Read tool in the WordPress MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on wp_list_categories? +

Register the WordPress MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wp_list_categories: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches WordPress MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is wp_list_categories? +

wp_list_categories is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit wp_list_categories? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wp_list_categories rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block wp_list_categories completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for wp_list_categories. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides wp_list_categories? +

wp_list_categories is provided by the WordPress MCP Server MCP server (c-sakel/wp-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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