mcp_search_replace

Search and replace a string in every text column of the site

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

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What mcp_search_replace does on Wordpress

AI agents invoke mcp_search_replace to trigger actions in Wordpress. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why mcp_search_replace is rated High

Mass find-and-replace across all database text columns; catastrophic misuse potential.

From the tool's definition Search and replace a string in every text column of the site

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

mcp_search_replace Rate-limited

mcp_search_replace stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_search_replace": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mcp_search_replace_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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_search_replace call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mcp_search_replace

What does the mcp_search_replace tool do? +

Search and replace a string in every text column of the site. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Wordpress MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on mcp_search_replace? +

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

mcp_search_replace is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit mcp_search_replace? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mcp_search_replace 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_search_replace completely? +

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

mcp_search_replace 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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