mcp_delete_widget

Remove a widget from its sidebar

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

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What mcp_delete_widget does on Wordpress

AI agents call mcp_delete_widget 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_widget is rated Critical

Deletion of widgets from sidebars is an irreversible action that destroys website UI/layout configuration. While the blast radius is scoped to widget state rather than data records, the inability to undo the action and the impact on website presentation classify this as Destructive rather than Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Remove a widget from its sidebar' — this irreversibly deletes widget configuration and cannot be undone without restoration.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

mcp_delete_widget Hidden

mcp_delete_widget 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_widget"
  ]
}

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_widget call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mcp_delete_widget

What does the mcp_delete_widget tool do? +

Remove a widget from its sidebar. 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_widget? +

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

mcp_delete_widget 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_widget? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mcp_delete_widget 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_widget completely? +

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

mcp_delete_widget 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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