mcp_set_option

Create or update an option (any option, no allow-list: be careful with siteurl, home, active_plugins etc.). A value containing

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

WHAT IT DOES

What mcp_set_option does on Wordpress

AI agents use mcp_set_option 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_set_option is rated Medium

Modifies WordPress configuration options without restrictions; can change critical site settings and enable malicious plugins.

From the tool's definition Create or update an option, no allow-list, siteurl, home, active_plugins

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

mcp_set_option Rate-limited

mcp_set_option 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_set_option": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mcp_set_option_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_set_option call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mcp_set_option

What does the mcp_set_option tool do? +

Create or update an option (any option, no allow-list: be careful with siteurl, home, active_plugins etc.). A value containing. 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_set_option? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mcp_set_option? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mcp_set_option 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_set_option completely? +

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

mcp_set_option 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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