fields_get_definition

Get one definition by kind and key.

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/fields-get-definition.md

WHAT IT DOES

What fields_get_definition does on Wordpress

AI agents call fields_get_definition 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 fields_get_definition is rated Low

Retrieves field definition metadata with no side effects or data modification.

From the tool's definition Get one definition by kind and key.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

fields_get_definition Allowed

fields_get_definition 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": {
    "fields_get_definition": {}
  }
}

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 fields_get_definition call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about fields_get_definition

What does the fields_get_definition tool do? +

Get one definition by kind and key. 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 fields_get_definition? +

Register the Wordpress MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for fields_get_definition: 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 fields_get_definition? +

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

Can I rate-limit fields_get_definition? +

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

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

fields_get_definition 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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