wp_list_sidebars

Zeigt alle registrierten Widget-Bereiche (Sidebars) an

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/c-sakel-wp-mcp-server/wp-list-sidebars.md

WHAT IT DOES

What wp_list_sidebars does on WordPress MCP Server

AI agents call wp_list_sidebars 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_sidebars is rated Low

This tool retrieves and lists existing sidebar/widget area configurations in WordPress. It performs a read-only query operation that returns data about the site's layout structure without modifying, executing operations, or deleting anything. The low severity reflects that exposing sidebar configuration information poses minimal risk to a WordPress site.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wp_list_sidebars' and description 'Zeigt alle registrierten Widget-Bereiche (Sidebars) an' (displays all registered widget areas/sidebars) indicate a retrieval/query operation with no modification capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs wp_list_sidebars 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_sidebars, this is the rule to start with:

wp_list_sidebars Allowed

wp_list_sidebars 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_sidebars": {}
  }
}

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_sidebars call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wp_list_sidebars

What does the wp_list_sidebars tool do? +

Zeigt alle registrierten Widget-Bereiche (Sidebars) an. 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_sidebars? +

Register the WordPress MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wp_list_sidebars: 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_sidebars? +

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

Can I rate-limit wp_list_sidebars? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wp_list_sidebars 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_sidebars completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for wp_list_sidebars. 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_sidebars? +

wp_list_sidebars 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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