batch_replace

What batch_replace does on Hwpx

AI agents use batch_replace 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.

Why batch_replace is rated Medium

batch_replace modifies document content by applying substitution rules. While the dry_run parameter allows preview without persistence, the primary function is to create or modify data within HWPX documents. This is a Write operation rather than Execute because it performs structured document modifications (text replacement) rather than arbitrary code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool description indicates 'batch_replace' applies multiple substitution rules in sequence. The note 'dry_run=True이면 원본을 저장하지 않습니다' (if dry_run=True, does not save the original) implies that when dry_run=False (the default behavior), the tool modifies and…

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

The rule that runs batch_replace 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 batch_replace, this is the rule to start with:

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

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