AI agents call wp_theme_file_list to retrieve information from Wp Cli without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool performs a directory listing operation that queries and returns data (file paths and sizes) without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It is a pure read operation with minimal security risk, appropriate for discovery or auditing purposes.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'wp_theme_file_list' and description 'List all files in a WordPress theme directory. Returns file paths and sizes.' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
List all files in a WordPress theme directory. Returns file paths and sizes. Defaults to the active theme if no theme specified. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Wp Cli MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Wp Cli MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wp_theme_file_list: 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_theme_file_list is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wp_theme_file_list 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_theme_file_list. 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_theme_file_list 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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