create_page · WordPressMCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_page does on WordPressMCP Server

AI agents use create_page to create or update resources in WordPressMCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your WordPressMCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_page needs a policy

This tool creates new content in WordPress, which is a write operation that modifies the site's data structure. It is reversible (pages can be deleted), so it does not qualify as Destructive. The default draft status means it does not immediately publish content to users, reducing severity from high to medium.

From the tool's definition Tool creates a WordPress page (draft by default), explicitly stated in the description. The sibling tools include destructive operations (delete_page, delete_post, delete_user) and other write operations (create_post, create_user), confirming this server…

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Verdict

create_page Rate-limited

create_page 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": {
    "create_page": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_page_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_page

What does the create_page tool do? +

Create a WordPress page (draft by default). It is categorised as a Write tool in the WordPressMCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_page? +

Register the WordPressMCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_page: 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 WordPressMCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_page? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_page? +

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

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

create_page is provided by the WordPressMCP Server MCP server (jahzlariosa/wordpress-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.