docx_read

Read a .docx as text; headings and tables are marked.

SERVERMcp Hands SOURCEhuocai250/mcp-hands

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/mcp-hands/docx-read.md

WHAT IT DOES

What docx_read does on Mcp Hands

AI agents call docx_read to retrieve information from Mcp Hands without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why docx_read is rated Low

Even though docx_read only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs docx_read safely

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

docx_read Allowed

docx_read is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "docx_read": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about docx_read

What does the docx_read tool do? +

Read a .docx as text; headings and tables are marked. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Hands MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on docx_read? +

Register the Mcp Hands MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for docx_read: 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 Mcp Hands. Nothing to install.

What risk level is docx_read? +

docx_read is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit docx_read? +

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

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

docx_read is provided by the Mcp Hands MCP server (huocai250/mcp-hands). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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