document_list

List all currently open documents with their docId, file path, format, and size.

Server LibreOffice MCP Tools passerbyflutter/libreoffice-mcp-tools
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What document_list does on LibreOffice MCP Tools

AI agents call document_list to retrieve information from LibreOffice MCP Tools without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why document_list needs a policy

This tool queries and returns metadata about open documents without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read operation that retrieves state information from the LibreOffice server. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only learn about what documents are open, which does not compromise data integrity or enable harmful actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'document_list' and description states it 'List all currently open documents with their docId, file path, format, and size' — a pure retrieval operation with no modification or execution of external effects.

Questions about document_list

What does the document_list tool do? +

List all currently open documents with their docId, file path, format, and size. It is categorised as a Read tool in the LibreOffice MCP Tools MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on document_list? +

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

What risk level is document_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit document_list? +

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

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

document_list is provided by the LibreOffice MCP Tools MCP server (passerbyflutter/libreoffice-mcp-tools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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