claudeus_wp_menus__update_menu_item

Update an existing menu item. Modify text, URL, order, parent, or other properties.

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What claudeus_wp_menus__update_menu_item does on Claudeus WordPress MCP

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

RISK

Why claudeus_wp_menus__update_menu_item is rated Medium

The tool creates or modifies data reversibly (menu items can be changed back or deleted). It does not delete data irreversibly, execute arbitrary code, move money, or merely read. While menu manipulation could affect site structure and user experience if misused by an agent, the changes are reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update_menu_item' and description states 'Update an existing menu item. Modify text, URL, order, parent, or other properties.' — this modifies site structure reversibly.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs claudeus_wp_menus__update_menu_item 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_menus__update_menu_item, this is the rule to start with:

claudeus_wp_menus__update_menu_item Rate-limited

claudeus_wp_menus__update_menu_item 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": {
    "claudeus_wp_menus__update_menu_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "claudeus_wp_menus__update_menu_item_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 Claudeus WordPress MCP, apply this rule, and every claudeus_wp_menus__update_menu_item call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about claudeus_wp_menus__update_menu_item

What does the claudeus_wp_menus__update_menu_item tool do? +

Update an existing menu item. Modify text, URL, order, parent, or other properties. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Claudeus WordPress MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on claudeus_wp_menus__update_menu_item? +

Register the Claudeus WordPress MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for claudeus_wp_menus__update_menu_item: 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_menus__update_menu_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit claudeus_wp_menus__update_menu_item? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the claudeus_wp_menus__update_menu_item 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_menus__update_menu_item completely? +

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

claudeus_wp_menus__update_menu_item 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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