wp_menu_item_add · Wp Cli MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What wp_menu_item_add does on Wp Cli

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why wp_menu_item_add needs a policy

This tool creates a new menu item (a custom link), which is a Write operation—it modifies site data but does not delete anything irreversibly. An AI agent misusing this could spam menus with malicious links or deface site navigation, affecting user experience and SEO, hence medium severity. The operation is reversible through item deletion. Confidence is high based on clear naming and description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wp_menu_item_add' and description 'Add a custom link to a menu' indicate creation of a menu item, which is a reversible modification of WordPress site structure.

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Verdict

wp_menu_item_add Rate-limited

wp_menu_item_add 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": {
    "wp_menu_item_add": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wp_menu_item_add_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about wp_menu_item_add

What does the wp_menu_item_add tool do? +

Add a custom link to a menu. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Wp Cli MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on wp_menu_item_add? +

Register the Wp Cli MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wp_menu_item_add: 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 Wp Cli. Nothing to install.

What risk level is wp_menu_item_add? +

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

Can I rate-limit wp_menu_item_add? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wp_menu_item_add 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_menu_item_add completely? +

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

wp_menu_item_add is provided by the Wp Cli MCP server (mvtandas/wp-cli-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.