claudeus_wp_theme__activate
Activate a theme by stylesheet name
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What claudeus_wp_theme__activate does on Claudeus WordPress MCP
AI agents use claudeus_wp_theme__activate 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.
Why claudeus_wp_theme__activate is rated Medium
Theme activation is a write operation that modifies site configuration. While reversible (unlike deletion), it changes the active theme which affects how the entire site is rendered and functions. This is more severe than simple data creation/updates because theme changes can break site functionality or redirect traffic/behavior.
From the tool's definition Activate a theme by stylesheet name - this tool changes the active theme on a WordPress site, which modifies site configuration and appearance settings.
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The rule that runs claudeus_wp_theme__activate 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_theme__activate, this is the rule to start with:
claudeus_wp_theme__activate 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Claudeus WordPress MCP, apply this rule, and every claudeus_wp_theme__activate call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about claudeus_wp_theme__activate
Activate a theme by stylesheet name. 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.
Register the Claudeus WordPress MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for claudeus_wp_theme__activate: 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.
claudeus_wp_theme__activate is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the claudeus_wp_theme__activate 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for claudeus_wp_theme__activate. 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.
claudeus_wp_theme__activate 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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