mcp_assign_terms

Assign taxonomy terms to a post. Terms can be IDs, slugs or names; slugs/names that match no term are skipped silently.

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What mcp_assign_terms does on Wordpress

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

RISK

Why mcp_assign_terms is rated Medium

Modifies post metadata reversibly without deleting data or executing code.

From the tool's definition Assign taxonomy terms to post; modifies post data reversibly.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

mcp_assign_terms Rate-limited

mcp_assign_terms 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": {
    "mcp_assign_terms": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mcp_assign_terms_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 Wordpress, apply this rule, and every mcp_assign_terms call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mcp_assign_terms

What does the mcp_assign_terms tool do? +

Assign taxonomy terms to a post. Terms can be IDs, slugs or names; slugs/names that match no term are skipped silently. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Wordpress MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on mcp_assign_terms? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mcp_assign_terms? +

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

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

mcp_assign_terms 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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