wordpress_update_global_styles · ItchWP MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What wordpress_update_global_styles does on ItchWPMCP

AI agents use wordpress_update_global_styles 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_update_global_styles needs a policy

The tool modifies theme styling data (WordPress global styles) which affects site appearance across all pages. This is a reversible Write operation—changes can be undone by updating again or reverting to previous versions. It ranks below Destructive (which would be irreversible deletion) but above Read.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Update the active theme', indicating modification of theme styling configuration without irreversible deletion.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

wordpress_update_global_styles Rate-limited

wordpress_update_global_styles 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_update_global_styles": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wordpress_update_global_styles_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about wordpress_update_global_styles

What does the wordpress_update_global_styles tool do? +

Update the active theme\. 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_update_global_styles? +

Register the ItchWP MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wordpress_update_global_styles: 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_update_global_styles? +

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

Can I rate-limit wordpress_update_global_styles? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wordpress_update_global_styles 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_update_global_styles completely? +

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

wordpress_update_global_styles 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.