wp_plugins_update

Update WordPress plugins.

SERVERHostinger SOURCEidugeni/hostinger-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/hostinger-mcp/wp-plugins-update.md

WHAT IT DOES

What wp_plugins_update does on Hostinger

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

RISK

Why wp_plugins_update is rated Medium

Updating WordPress plugins modifies the installed plugin versions on the site. This is a Write operation as it changes existing data (plugin versions) but is generally reversible by downgrading or reinstalling a previous version. Misuse could cause plugin incompatibilities or site breakage, hence medium severity.

From the tool's definition "Update WordPress plugins" - the word 'update' indicates modifying existing plugin data reversibly

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs wp_plugins_update safely

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

wp_plugins_update Rate-limited

wp_plugins_update 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_plugins_update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wp_plugins_update_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 Hostinger, apply this rule, and every wp_plugins_update call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wp_plugins_update

What does the wp_plugins_update tool do? +

Update WordPress plugins. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Hostinger 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_plugins_update? +

Register the Hostinger MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wp_plugins_update: 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 Hostinger. Nothing to install.

What risk level is wp_plugins_update? +

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

Can I rate-limit wp_plugins_update? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wp_plugins_update 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_plugins_update completely? +

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

wp_plugins_update is provided by the Hostinger MCP server (idugeni/hostinger-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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