wordpress_enable_maintenance_mode · WordPress MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What wordpress_enable_maintenance_mode does on WordPress MCP Server

AI agents invoke wordpress_enable_maintenance_mode to trigger actions in WordPress MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why wordpress_enable_maintenance_mode needs a policy

Enabling maintenance mode on a WordPress site takes the site offline for all visitors, which is a significant operational action that triggers an external effect (site unavailability). It falls under Execute as it triggers an external operation. Severity is high because misuse would cause site downtime. Confidence is moderate due to empty description.

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Verdict

wordpress_enable_maintenance_mode Rate-limited

wordpress_enable_maintenance_mode stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_enable_maintenance_mode": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wordpress_enable_maintenance_mode_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about wordpress_enable_maintenance_mode

What does the wordpress_enable_maintenance_mode tool do? +

wordpress_enable_maintenance_mode. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the WordPress MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on wordpress_enable_maintenance_mode? +

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

wordpress_enable_maintenance_mode is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit wordpress_enable_maintenance_mode? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wordpress_enable_maintenance_mode 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_enable_maintenance_mode completely? +

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

wordpress_enable_maintenance_mode 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.