site_test

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why site_test needs a policy

The tool tests a connection and detects site capabilities, which is a read-only diagnostic operation. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute anything beyond querying the site's configuration.

From the tool's definition 'Test connection to a site and refresh detected capabilities' — this is a connectivity/discovery check with no data modification

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

POLICY

How to control site_test

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 site_test:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "site_test": {}
  }
}

site_test is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

Create a free account and register WP Astro MCP — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about site_test

What does the site_test tool do? +

Test connection to a site and refresh detected capabilities. It is categorised as a Read tool in the WP Astro MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on site_test? +

Register the WP Astro MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for site_test: 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 site_test? +

site_test is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit site_test? +

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

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

site_test 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.

Start from WP Astro MCP, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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