mcp_delete_term

Delete a term from any taxonomy (permanent; terms have no trash)

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

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-cvrt-jh-wordpress-mcp/mcp-delete-term.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mcp_delete_term does on Wordpress

AI agents call mcp_delete_term to permanently remove resources in Wordpress, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why mcp_delete_term is rated Critical

Permanently deletes taxonomy terms without recovery option; irreversible data loss.

From the tool's definition Delete a term from any taxonomy (permanent; terms have no trash)

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

mcp_delete_term Hidden

mcp_delete_term is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "mcp_delete_term"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about mcp_delete_term

What does the mcp_delete_term tool do? +

Delete a term from any taxonomy (permanent; terms have no trash). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Wordpress MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on mcp_delete_term? +

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

mcp_delete_term is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit mcp_delete_term? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mcp_delete_term 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_delete_term completely? +

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

mcp_delete_term 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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