apply_paragraph_style

Apply a named paragraph style to a paragraph.

SERVERDocx SOURCEandrew82106/llm_docx_agent_mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What apply_paragraph_style does on Docx

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

RISK

Why apply_paragraph_style is rated Medium

Applying a paragraph style changes document formatting and structure but does not create, delete, or irreversibly destroy content. The operation is reversible (styles can be changed again or reset), making it a Write rather than Destructive action.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it 'Apply[s] a named paragraph style to a paragraph,' which modifies document formatting/structure. This is a reversible modification operation on an existing document, characteristic of Write operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs apply_paragraph_style safely

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

apply_paragraph_style Rate-limited

apply_paragraph_style 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_paragraph_style": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "apply_paragraph_style_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 Docx, apply this rule, and every apply_paragraph_style call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about apply_paragraph_style

What does the apply_paragraph_style tool do? +

Apply a named paragraph style to a paragraph. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Docx 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_paragraph_style? +

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

What risk level is apply_paragraph_style? +

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

Can I rate-limit apply_paragraph_style? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the apply_paragraph_style 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_paragraph_style completely? +

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

apply_paragraph_style is provided by the Docx MCP server (andrew82106/llm_docx_agent_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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