wp_list_comments

List comments

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/wp-list-comments.md

WHAT IT DOES

What wp_list_comments does on Wordpress

AI agents call wp_list_comments 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 wp_list_comments is rated Low

This tool retrieves/queries comment data from a WordPress site. The verb 'list' is a classic read operation that has no side effects on data. There is no indication it modifies, deletes, or executes anything. It fits squarely in the Read category with low severity since listing comments presents minimal risk to system integrity.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'wp_list_comments' and description explicitly states 'List comments', indicating a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

wp_list_comments Allowed

wp_list_comments 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": {
    "wp_list_comments": {}
  }
}

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 wp_list_comments call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wp_list_comments

What does the wp_list_comments tool do? +

List comments. 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 wp_list_comments? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit wp_list_comments? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wp_list_comments 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_list_comments completely? +

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

wp_list_comments 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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