read_docx
Read content from a Microsoft Word document (.docx file). Returns the text content of the document.
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What read_docx does on PromptX
AI agents call read_docx to retrieve information from PromptX without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why read_docx is rated Low
This tool retrieves and returns document content without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward data retrieval function analogous to other Read tools on the server (read_pdf, read_pptx, read_workspace_file). No blast radius from misuse beyond information disclosure.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'read_docx' and description states 'Read content from a Microsoft Word document (.docx file). Returns the text content of the document.' The use of 'Read' and 'Returns' indicates a query operation with no side effects.
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The rule that runs read_docx safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and PromptX, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For read_docx, this is the rule to start with:
read_docx is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect PromptX, apply this rule, and every read_docx call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about read_docx
Read content from a Microsoft Word document (.docx file). Returns the text content of the document. It is categorised as a Read tool in the PromptX MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the PromptX MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for read_docx: 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 PromptX. Nothing to install.
read_docx is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the read_docx 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for read_docx. 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.
read_docx is provided by the PromptX MCP server (deepractice/promptx). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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