Delete a post
AI agents call wp_post_delete to permanently remove resources in Wp Cli — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
The tool explicitly deletes a WordPress post. Post deletion is typically irreversible (or moves to trash, but WP-CLI delete can permanently remove content), making this a Destructive action. Misuse by an AI agent could result in permanent loss of published content, with high blast radius given it operates on potentially public-facing WordPress content.
From the tool's definition Tool name: 'wp_post_delete', description: 'Delete a post'
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Delete a post. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Wp Cli MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Wp Cli MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wp_post_delete: 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.
wp_post_delete is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wp_post_delete 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for wp_post_delete. 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.
wp_post_delete 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.
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