claudeus_wp_media__delete

Delete a media item

SERVERClaudeus WordPress MCP SOURCEdeus-h/claudeus-wp-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What claudeus_wp_media__delete does on Claudeus WordPress MCP

AI agents call claudeus_wp_media__delete to permanently remove resources in Claudeus WordPress MCP, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why claudeus_wp_media__delete is rated Critical

The tool performs an irreversible deletion operation on media files. Unlike Write operations (which are reversible), Destructive operations cannot be undone. Deleted media cannot be recovered through normal means, and orphaned references may break site functionality. An AI agent misusing this tool could delete critical images, documents, or other assets that site owners depend on.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly states 'delete' and description confirms 'Delete a media item' — this irreversibly removes media assets from the WordPress site.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs claudeus_wp_media__delete safely

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

claudeus_wp_media__delete Hidden

claudeus_wp_media__delete is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "claudeus_wp_media__delete"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about claudeus_wp_media__delete

What does the claudeus_wp_media__delete tool do? +

Delete a media item. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Claudeus WordPress MCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on claudeus_wp_media__delete? +

Register the Claudeus WordPress MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for claudeus_wp_media__delete: 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 Claudeus WordPress MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is claudeus_wp_media__delete? +

claudeus_wp_media__delete is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit claudeus_wp_media__delete? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the claudeus_wp_media__delete 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 claudeus_wp_media__delete completely? +

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

claudeus_wp_media__delete is provided by the Claudeus WordPress MCP server (deus-h/claudeus-wp-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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