wordpress_create_child_theme · WordPress MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What wordpress_create_child_theme does on WordPress MCP Server

AI agents use wordpress_create_child_theme 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 wordpress_create_child_theme needs a policy

Creating a child theme modifies the WordPress site by adding new theme files and configuration, but this is reversible (the theme can be deleted or deactivated). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, move money, or trigger external operations with unpredictable side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wordpress_create_child_theme' indicates creation of a child theme artifact. Description is empty, but child theme creation is a reversible write operation analogous to sibling tools like 'wordpress_activate_theme' and 'wordpress_backup_files'.

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Verdict

wordpress_create_child_theme Rate-limited

wordpress_create_child_theme 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": {
    "wordpress_create_child_theme": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wordpress_create_child_theme_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about wordpress_create_child_theme

What does the wordpress_create_child_theme tool do? +

wordpress_create_child_theme. 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 wordpress_create_child_theme? +

Register the WordPress MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wordpress_create_child_theme: 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 wordpress_create_child_theme? +

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

Can I rate-limit wordpress_create_child_theme? +

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

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

wordpress_create_child_theme is provided by the WordPress MCP Server MCP server (tonypepperwidow123-blip/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.