wp_create_category

Create a new category

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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WHAT IT DOES

What wp_create_category does on Wordpress

AI agents use wp_create_category 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 wp_create_category is rated Medium

Creating a category is a reversible write operation that modifies WordPress data structures. It adds a new taxonomy term but does not delete or overwrite existing data irreversibly, nor does it execute arbitrary code or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'wp_create_category' with description 'Create a new category' — explicitly creates new data in WordPress taxonomy.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

wp_create_category Rate-limited

wp_create_category 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": {
    "wp_create_category": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wp_create_category_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 wp_create_category call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wp_create_category

What does the wp_create_category tool do? +

Create a new category. 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 wp_create_category? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit wp_create_category? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wp_create_category 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 wp_create_category completely? +

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

wp_create_category 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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