mcp_list_widget_types

List all available widget types

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/mcp-list-widget-types.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mcp_list_widget_types does on Wordpress

AI agents call mcp_list_widget_types 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 mcp_list_widget_types is rated Low

This tool queries and returns information about available widget types in WordPress. It performs no modifications, deletions, or external operations—purely informational retrieval. Misuse carries minimal risk to the system.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mcp_list_widget_types' and description 'List all available widget types' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

mcp_list_widget_types Allowed

mcp_list_widget_types 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": {
    "mcp_list_widget_types": {}
  }
}

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 mcp_list_widget_types call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mcp_list_widget_types

What does the mcp_list_widget_types tool do? +

List all available widget types. 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 mcp_list_widget_types? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mcp_list_widget_types? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mcp_list_widget_types 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_list_widget_types completely? +

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

mcp_list_widget_types 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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