fc_update_layout · FluentCommunity Manager MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What fc_update_layout does on FluentCommunity Manager

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why fc_update_layout needs a policy

This tool modifies site configuration and layout through update operations (menu positioning, sidebar placement, component visibility, custom content injection). While it can inject HTML/shortcodes which could theoretically enable script injection if improperly sanitized, the primary function is reversible content modification of layout settings.

From the tool's definition Tool updates layout settings and allows injecting custom content including HTML/shortcodes into header, sidebar, and footer regions. Changes are reversible modifications to site appearance and configuration.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

fc_update_layout Rate-limited

fc_update_layout 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches FluentCommunity Manager, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about fc_update_layout

What does the fc_update_layout tool do? +

Update FluentCommunity layout settings. Control menu positioning (top/side), sidebar placement (left/right), component visibility (hide/show members, spaces, etc.), and inject custom content (header, sidebar, footer with HTML/shortcodes). It is categorised as a Write tool in the FluentCommunity Manager MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on fc_update_layout? +

Register the FluentCommunity Manager MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for fc_update_layout: 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 FluentCommunity Manager. Nothing to install.

What risk level is fc_update_layout? +

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

Can I rate-limit fc_update_layout? +

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

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

fc_update_layout is provided by the FluentCommunity Manager MCP server (wplaunchify/fluent-community-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.