wordpress_get_block_types
AI agents call wordpress_get_block_types to retrieve information from WordPress MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
The tool name uses 'get', which is a standard Read operation pattern. Block types are metadata about available WordPress block definitions. Even in the context of a server with write/execute/destructive capabilities, this specific tool appears designed to query or list existing block types rather than modify, delete, or execute operations.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'wordpress_get_block_types' indicates retrieval of block type information. Description is empty, but the verb 'get' and naming convention strongly suggest data retrieval with no side effects.
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wordpress_get_block_types. It is categorised as a Read tool in the WordPress MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the WordPress MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wordpress_get_block_types: 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.
wordpress_get_block_types is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wordpress_get_block_types 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for wordpress_get_block_types. 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.
wordpress_get_block_types 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.
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