generate_word_document · Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_word_document does on Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server

AI agents use generate_word_document to create or update resources in Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_word_document needs a policy

This tool creates and writes new Word documents, which is a reversible operation (documents can be edited or deleted). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. While it modifies the file system by creating new artifacts, this is a standard Write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'generate_word_document' and description states it will 'Create professional Word documents with formatted sections, tables, charts, and table of contents'. The verb 'Create' indicates data generation and modification.

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Verdict

generate_word_document Rate-limited

generate_word_document 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": {
    "generate_word_document": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_word_document_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about generate_word_document

What does the generate_word_document tool do? +

Create professional Word documents with formatted sections, tables, charts, and table of contents from analysis data. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Microsoft 365 Core 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 generate_word_document? +

Register the Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_word_document: 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 Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_word_document? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_word_document? +

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

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

generate_word_document is provided by the Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server MCP server (roycedamien/m365-core-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.