wp_list_widgets

Zeigt alle aktiven Widgets in den Sidebars an

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_widgets does on WordPress MCP Server

AI agents call wp_list_widgets 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_widgets is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays widget configuration data from WordPress sidebars. It is a read-only operation with no side effects, no data modification, and no irreversible actions. The blast radius if misused is minimal—an AI agent could only enumerate existing widgets, not alter or delete them.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wp_list_widgets' and description 'Zeigt alle aktiven Widgets in den Sidebars an' (Shows all active widgets in the sidebars) indicates retrieval of widget information without modification or deletion.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs wp_list_widgets 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_widgets, this is the rule to start with:

wp_list_widgets Allowed

wp_list_widgets 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_widgets": {}
  }
}

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_widgets call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wp_list_widgets

What does the wp_list_widgets tool do? +

Zeigt alle aktiven Widgets in den 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_widgets? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit wp_list_widgets? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wp_list_widgets 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_widgets completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for wp_list_widgets. 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_widgets? +

wp_list_widgets 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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