get_content

Gets specific content by ID and content type

Server mcp-wordpress-instaWP pace8/mcp-wordpress
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_content does on mcp-wordpress-instaWP

AI agents call get_content to retrieve information from mcp-wordpress-instaWP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_content needs a policy

This tool retrieves content from a WordPress site without altering, deleting, or executing anything. It is a straightforward read operation with minimal risk. An AI agent misusing this tool could at worst retrieve sensitive content, but the impact is limited to information disclosure rather than data loss, code execution, or financial harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_content' and description states it 'Gets specific content by ID and content type' - retrieval operation with no modification.

Questions about get_content

What does the get_content tool do? +

Gets specific content by ID and content type. It is categorised as a Read tool in the mcp-wordpress-instaWP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_content? +

Register the mcp-wordpress-instaWP MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_content: 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 mcp-wordpress-instaWP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_content? +

get_content is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_content? +

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

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

get_content is provided by the mcp-wordpress-instaWP MCP server (pace8/mcp-wordpress). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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