wp_delete_post

Delete a post (moves to trash, or permanently if force=true)

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

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What wp_delete_post does on Wordpress

AI agents call wp_delete_post 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 wp_delete_post is rated Critical

This tool irreversibly deletes or overwrites data. Even though trashing is reversible, the force=true parameter enables permanent deletion which cannot be undone. The high severity reflects that an AI agent could permanently remove critical website content, posts, or associated data without recovery options. Destructive is more severe than Write (which is reversible) and takes precedence over other categories.

From the tool's definition The tool description explicitly states it can 'Delete a post' and notes that it 'permanently' deletes if force=true. The name 'wp_delete_post' combined with the capability to permanently remove content makes this a destructive operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

wp_delete_post Hidden

wp_delete_post 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": [
    "wp_delete_post"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Wordpress, apply this rule, and every wp_delete_post call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wp_delete_post

What does the wp_delete_post tool do? +

Delete a post (moves to trash, or permanently if force=true). 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 wp_delete_post? +

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

wp_delete_post 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 wp_delete_post? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wp_delete_post 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_delete_post completely? +

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

wp_delete_post 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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