wp_site_info

Get WordPress site information (name, description, URL, timezone)

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-site-info.md

WHAT IT DOES

What wp_site_info does on Wordpress

AI agents call wp_site_info 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_site_info is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only query of site metadata. It has no side effects and returns configuration information. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker gains only basic public site details. No financial, destructive, write, or execution capabilities are present.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves WordPress site information: name, description, URL, timezone. No modification, deletion, or code execution occurs. The description explicitly indicates data retrieval only ("Get WordPress site information").

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

wp_site_info Allowed

wp_site_info 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_site_info": {}
  }
}

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_site_info call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wp_site_info

What does the wp_site_info tool do? +

Get WordPress site information (name, description, URL, timezone). 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_site_info? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit wp_site_info? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wp_site_info 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_site_info completely? +

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

wp_site_info 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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