apply_internal_links · WordPress AI Content System MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What apply_internal_links does on WordPress AI Content System

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why apply_internal_links needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies existing WordPress post content by adding internal links, which is a reversible write operation. While not destructive (links can be removed), it alters published or draft posts without user approval in each case, potentially affecting site SEO, user experience, and content integrity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'apply_internal_links' and description 'Automatically suggest and apply contextual internal links' indicates the tool modifies post content by injecting links. The word 'apply' confirms direct modification of data.

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Verdict

apply_internal_links Rate-limited

apply_internal_links 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": {
    "apply_internal_links": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "apply_internal_links_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches WordPress AI Content System, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about apply_internal_links

What does the apply_internal_links tool do? +

Automatically suggest and apply contextual internal links to a WordPress post. It is categorised as a Write tool in the WordPress AI Content System MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on apply_internal_links? +

Register the WordPress AI Content System MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for apply_internal_links: 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 AI Content System. Nothing to install.

What risk level is apply_internal_links? +

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

Can I rate-limit apply_internal_links? +

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

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

apply_internal_links is provided by the WordPress AI Content System MCP server (ssolis-ti/wordpress_content_ai_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.