claudeus_wp_patterns__get_categories

Get all pattern categories. Lists categories like

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What claudeus_wp_patterns__get_categories does on Claudeus WordPress MCP

AI agents call claudeus_wp_patterns__get_categories to retrieve information from Claudeus WordPress MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why claudeus_wp_patterns__get_categories is rated Low

This tool only retrieves and lists pattern category data from the WordPress site. It performs a query operation without modifying, deleting, or executing any code. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent could only read category information, which is typically non-sensitive metadata. This is a standard Read category tool.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get_categories' and description states 'Get all pattern categories. Lists categories' — a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs claudeus_wp_patterns__get_categories 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_patterns__get_categories, this is the rule to start with:

claudeus_wp_patterns__get_categories Allowed

claudeus_wp_patterns__get_categories 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": {
    "claudeus_wp_patterns__get_categories": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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_patterns__get_categories call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about claudeus_wp_patterns__get_categories

What does the claudeus_wp_patterns__get_categories tool do? +

Get all pattern categories. Lists categories like. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Claudeus WordPress MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on claudeus_wp_patterns__get_categories? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit claudeus_wp_patterns__get_categories? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the claudeus_wp_patterns__get_categories 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_patterns__get_categories completely? +

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

claudeus_wp_patterns__get_categories 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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