Read a range of cells from a spreadsheet sheet. Returns data as structured JSON and a markdown table. Use range like
AI agents call spreadsheet_get_range 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.
This tool only retrieves cell data from a spreadsheet without any side effects. It performs a read-only query operation that returns data in safe formats (JSON and markdown). There is no capability to modify, delete, or execute code. Severity is low because reading spreadsheet data poses minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get_range' and description states 'Read a range of cells from a spreadsheet sheet' with 'Returns data as structured JSON and a markdown table.' No modification, deletion, or execution capability is mentioned.
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Read a range of cells from a spreadsheet sheet. Returns data as structured JSON and a markdown table. Use range like. It is categorised as a Read tool in the LibreOffice MCP Tools MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the LibreOffice MCP Tools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for spreadsheet_get_range: 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.
spreadsheet_get_range 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 spreadsheet_get_range 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 spreadsheet_get_range. 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.
spreadsheet_get_range 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.
spreadsheet_get_range is one line of LibreOffice MCP Tools's registry record.
The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.
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