Medium Risk

sync_webhook

Process a webhook from wp-astro-bridge. Validates signature, syncs the specific post (fetch, convert, write). Much faster than full sync — updates only the changed post.

How to control sync_webhook ↓

What sync_webhook does on WP Astro MCP

AI agents use sync_webhook to create or update resources in WP Astro MCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your WP Astro MCP environment.

Medium Risk

Why sync_webhook needs a policy

The tool fetches content from WordPress via webhook, converts it, and writes it to the Astro project. The primary side effect is writing/updating a converted post file. It is reversible in the sense that files can be overwritten again, placing it in Write rather than Destructive. The 'Execute' category is a consideration since it triggers a pipeline, but the net effect is a file write of converted content.

From the tool's definition syncs the specific post (fetch, convert, write) — updates only the changed post

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

How to control sync_webhook

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 sync_webhook:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "sync_webhook": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sync_webhook_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

sync_webhook 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.

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

What does the sync_webhook tool do? +

Process a webhook from wp-astro-bridge. Validates signature, syncs the specific post (fetch, convert, write). Much faster than full sync — updates only the changed post. 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 sync_webhook? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit sync_webhook? +

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

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

sync_webhook 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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