generate_shortcode

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why generate_shortcode needs a policy

This tool creates (generates) new shortcode code artifacts, which are modifications to the WordPress codebase/content system. While shortcodes are a standard WordPress feature, generating them programmatically represents a Write operation—creating new functional code.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'generate_shortcode' and description 'Generate WordPress shortcode implementation' indicate code generation that creates new WordPress shortcode functionality.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access generate_shortcode gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control generate_shortcode

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and BOIM WordPress Stack MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for generate_shortcode:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "generate_shortcode": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_shortcode_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

generate_shortcode 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.

Create a free account and register BOIM WordPress Stack MCP — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

Questions about generate_shortcode

What does the generate_shortcode tool do? +

Generate WordPress shortcode implementation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the BOIM WordPress Stack MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on generate_shortcode? +

Register the BOIM WordPress Stack MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_shortcode: 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 BOIM WordPress Stack MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_shortcode? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_shortcode? +

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

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

generate_shortcode is provided by the BOIM WordPress Stack MCP server (jtruax/boim-wp-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every BOIM WordPress Stack MCP tool call.

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