insert_text_at_position · LibreOffice MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What insert_text_at_position does on LibreOffice MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why insert_text_at_position needs a policy

This tool modifies document content by inserting text at a specified position. It is a Write operation because it creates or modifies data reversibly without deleting data or executing arbitrary code. Severity is medium because an AI agent could inadvertently insert malicious content, spam, or overwrite important information in user documents, but the changes remain reversible through standard undo operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'insert_text_at_position' and description 'Insert text into a LibreOffice Writer document' directly indicates creation/modification of document content. The action is reversible (text can be deleted or edited afterward).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

insert_text_at_position Rate-limited

insert_text_at_position 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": {
    "insert_text_at_position": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "insert_text_at_position_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches LibreOffice MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about insert_text_at_position

What does the insert_text_at_position tool do? +

Insert text into a LibreOffice Writer document. It is categorised as a Write tool in the LibreOffice MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on insert_text_at_position? +

Register the LibreOffice MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for insert_text_at_position: 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 LibreOffice MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is insert_text_at_position? +

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

Can I rate-limit insert_text_at_position? +

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

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

insert_text_at_position is provided by the LibreOffice MCP Server MCP server (jwingnut/mcp-libre). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.