wordpress_create_reusable_block · ItchWP MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What wordpress_create_reusable_block does on ItchWPMCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why wordpress_create_reusable_block needs a policy

Creating a reusable block is a write operation that stores new content in WordPress, but it is not destructive (it can be deleted later), not financial, and not execute/code-running.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a synced pattern (reusable block)' — the verb 'Create' combined with 'synced pattern' indicates the tool creates new WordPress content that is stored and reusable across posts/pages. This is a reversible write operation.

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Verdict

wordpress_create_reusable_block Rate-limited

wordpress_create_reusable_block 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": {
    "wordpress_create_reusable_block": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wordpress_create_reusable_block_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about wordpress_create_reusable_block

What does the wordpress_create_reusable_block tool do? +

Create a synced pattern (reusable block) with block markup content. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ItchWPMCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on wordpress_create_reusable_block? +

Register the ItchWP MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wordpress_create_reusable_block: 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 ItchWPMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is wordpress_create_reusable_block? +

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

Can I rate-limit wordpress_create_reusable_block? +

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

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

wordpress_create_reusable_block is provided by the ItchWP MCP server (manofsadness/itchwpmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.