wp_update_post

Aktualisiert einen bestehenden WordPress-Beitrag

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/c-sakel-wp-mcp-server/wp-update-post.md

WHAT IT DOES

What wp_update_post does on WordPress MCP Server

AI agents use wp_update_post to create or update resources in WordPress MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your WordPress MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why wp_update_post is rated Medium

This tool modifies existing WordPress posts, which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete data (would be Destructive), execute arbitrary code (would be Execute), or move money (would be Financial). The severity is medium because unauthorized post updates could modify published content, affecting site reputation and user trust, but changes can be reverted through version history or manual correction.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wp_update_post' and description 'Aktualisiert einen bestehenden WordPress-Beitrag' (Updates an existing WordPress post) indicate modification of existing content.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs wp_update_post 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_update_post, this is the rule to start with:

wp_update_post Rate-limited

wp_update_post stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "wp_update_post": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wp_update_post_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT 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_update_post call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wp_update_post

What does the wp_update_post tool do? +

Aktualisiert einen bestehenden WordPress-Beitrag. It is categorised as a Write tool in the WordPress MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on wp_update_post? +

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

wp_update_post is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit wp_update_post? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wp_update_post 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_update_post completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for wp_update_post. 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_update_post? +

wp_update_post 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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