acf_list_field_groups

List all ACF field groups with their fields (key, name, label, type)

SERVERWordpress SOURCE@cavort-it-systems/wordpress-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-cvrt-jh-wordpress-mcp/acf-list-field-groups.md

WHAT IT DOES

What acf_list_field_groups does on Wordpress

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

RISK

Why acf_list_field_groups is rated Low

Tool retrieves and queries field group metadata without modification or side effects.

From the tool's definition List all ACF field groups with their fields (key, name, label, type)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs acf_list_field_groups safely

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

acf_list_field_groups Allowed

acf_list_field_groups 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": {
    "acf_list_field_groups": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about acf_list_field_groups

What does the acf_list_field_groups tool do? +

List all ACF field groups with their fields (key, name, label, type). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Wordpress MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on acf_list_field_groups? +

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

What risk level is acf_list_field_groups? +

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

Can I rate-limit acf_list_field_groups? +

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

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

acf_list_field_groups is provided by the Wordpress MCP server (@cavort-it-systems/wordpress-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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