create_wordpress_article · WordPress MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_wordpress_article does on WordPress MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_wordpress_article needs a policy

This tool creates new content (articles) on a WordPress site, which modifies the site's data state. Creation of content is a Write-category operation because it is reversible (articles can be deleted or unpublished). It is not Destructive because the action can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_wordpress_article' and description 'Create a new article on a specific WordPress site' directly indicate creation of content. This is a reversible write operation—articles can be edited or deleted afterward.

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Verdict

create_wordpress_article Rate-limited

create_wordpress_article 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": {
    "create_wordpress_article": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_wordpress_article_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_wordpress_article

What does the create_wordpress_article tool do? +

Create a new article on a specific WordPress site. Use get_site_categories and get_site_tags to see existing categories and tags before creating the article. It is categorised as a Write tool in the WordPress MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_wordpress_article? +

Register the WordPress MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_wordpress_article: 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 WordPress MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_wordpress_article? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_wordpress_article? +

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

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

create_wordpress_article is provided by the WordPress MCP Server MCP server (seomentor/wpmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.