wp-mcp-control-server

wp_update_form_notifications

Update Ninja Form notification settings, including email recipients, subject, and message, directly through WordPress. Specify form ID and action updates to apply changes.

Instructions

Update Ninja Form notification actions (email recipients, subject, message, etc.)

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "id": "<id>",
      "actions": "<actions>"
    },
    "name": "wp_update_form_notifications"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`id`	Yes	Form ID
`actions`	Yes	Notification action updates keyed by action ID or settings

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Addedv2.3.0Aug 31, 2026

TDQS

B3.4/5.0

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 of behavioral disclosure. It does not state whether this operation replaces all notification actions, merges updates, requires permissions, is reversible, or what response shape to expect. The word 'update' indicates mutation but leaves significant behavioral ambiguity.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It immediately states the operation, resource, and representative fields, making it easy to scan and process.

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?

For an update operation with no annotations and no output schema, the description is thin. It does not explain how the actions array maps to notification action IDs, whether updates are incremental or destructive, or what the caller should expect as a successful result. An agent would need more guidance to invoke this tool confidently.

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?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents both parameters adequately. The description adds domain-specific examples like 'email recipients, subject, message,' which clarifies what the actions array might contain, but it does not explain the structure of the actions items or how updates are keyed beyond what the schema already says.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states the verb 'Update' plus a specific resource: 'Ninja Form notification actions.' The parenthetical examples (email recipients, subject, message) further clarify the domain, and this clearly differentiates it from sibling tools like wp_update_form_webhook or generic form tools.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description implies the tool is used when updating notification actions for a Ninja Form, but it does not explicitly provide when-to-use/when-not-to-use guidance or name alternatives. There are no direct siblings competing for the same action, so the implied usage is acceptable but not fully explicit.

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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