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mcp_update_all_themes

Update every WordPress theme with an available update on a chosen site. Provide the site ID to apply all pending theme updates at once.

Instructions

Update all themes with available updates

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
siteYesSite id (see list_sites)

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed3 schema fields changedv3.4.0
    • addedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Added value: +false
    • addedInput schema / properties / site
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Site id (see list_sites)",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / required
      Added value: +[
      +  "site"
      +]
  2. First observedv2.0.0

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. For a bulk mutation tool it says nothing about whether changes are reversible, whether it overwrites theme files, what happens on partial failure, or any permission requirements. Only the surface action is disclosed.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single tight sentence with the scope constraint front-loaded and no wasted words. It is efficient but also so terse that it omits information an agent would want.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

A bulk write operation with no annotations, no output schema, and no explanation of scope effects (does it apply to all installed themes?), error behavior, or return values. Not adequate for a destructive bulk mutation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

One parameter with 100% schema description coverage ('Site id (see list_sites)'), so the schema already carries the semantics. Baseline 3 applies since the description adds nothing about the site parameter or multi-site targeting.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb (update), resource (themes), and scope (all, only those with available updates). An agent can distinguish it from mcp_update_theme by the 'all' scope, though the description never names that sibling to make the distinction explicit.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No when-to-use guidance beyond the implicit scope. It never mentions checking for updates first (mcp_check_updates exists), nor routes to mcp_update_theme for single-theme updates, nor states any prerequisites or exclusions.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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