generate_redirects

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why generate_redirects needs a policy

This tool creates a new artifact (redirects file) that modifies site routing configuration. While not destructive (the file can be regenerated or deleted), it does write configuration data that affects how HTTP requests are handled.

From the tool's definition Tool 'generates' (creates) a redirects file as output from URL mappings. Description states it will produce redirect configurations in multiple formats (Netlify, Vercel, Cloudflare, Apache, Nginx).

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access generate_redirects gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control generate_redirects

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and WP Astro MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for generate_redirects:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "generate_redirects": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_redirects_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

generate_redirects 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.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about generate_redirects

What does the generate_redirects tool do? +

Generate a redirects file from the WordPress→Astro URL map. Supports Netlify, Vercel, Cloudflare, Apache, and Nginx formats. It is categorised as a Write tool in the WP Astro MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on generate_redirects? +

Register the WP Astro MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_redirects: 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 WP Astro MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_redirects? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_redirects? +

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

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

generate_redirects is provided by the WP Astro MCP server (vapvarun/wp-astro-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every WP Astro MCP tool call.

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