get_table_data_and_structure

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_table_data_and_structure needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries table data and structure from Word documents without modifying, deleting, or executing anything. It has no side effects and fits the Read category. Severity is low because extracting table information poses minimal risk even if misused by an agent—it only exposes existing document content without destructive capability.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_table_data_and_structure' clearly indicates data retrieval. Server description confirms table operations include 'data management' and the sibling tools show read operations like 'get_document_info' and 'list_tables' establishing the pattern.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_table_data_and_structure gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_table_data_and_structure

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and DOCX-MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_table_data_and_structure:

policy.json

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

get_table_data_and_structure is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about get_table_data_and_structure

What does the get_table_data_and_structure tool do? +

get_table_data_and_structure. It is categorised as a Read tool in the DOCX-MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_table_data_and_structure? +

Register the DOCX- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_table_data_and_structure: 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 DOCX-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_table_data_and_structure? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_table_data_and_structure? +

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

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

get_table_data_and_structure is provided by the DOCX- MCP server (rookie0x80/docx-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every DOCX-MCP tool call.

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