apply_edits

A write tool on the Hwpx MCP server.

SERVERHwpx SOURCEairmang/hwpx-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What apply_edits does on Hwpx

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

RISK

Why apply_edits is rated Medium

This tool applies edits to HWPX documents, which is a reversible modification operation. It falls under Write category rather than Execute because it modifies document content rather than executing arbitrary code. Severity is medium due to potential for unintended document modifications affecting user work, but it is reversible and lacks the destructive finality of delete operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'apply_edits' combined with server description stating it 'modify HWPX documents' and sibling tools including 'add_tracked_edit', 'add_heading', 'add_paragraph', 'add_table' all performing write operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs apply_edits safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Hwpx, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For apply_edits, this is the rule to start with:

apply_edits Rate-limited

apply_edits 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": {
    "apply_edits": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "apply_edits_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Hwpx, apply this rule, and every apply_edits call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about apply_edits

What does the apply_edits tool do? +

apply_edits is a write tool on the Hwpx MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Hwpx MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on apply_edits? +

Register the Hwpx MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for apply_edits: 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 Hwpx. Nothing to install.

What risk level is apply_edits? +

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

Can I rate-limit apply_edits? +

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

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

apply_edits is provided by the Hwpx MCP server (airmang/hwpx-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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