add_list

Apply list formatting to paragraphs (bullet or numbered).

SERVERDocx SOURCEsecurityronin/docx-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/securityronin-docx-mcp/add-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What add_list does on Docx

AI agents use add_list to create or update resources in Docx, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Docx environment.

RISK

Why add_list is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies document formatting by applying list styles to paragraphs. It is a Write operation because it reversibly changes document content/structure. Severity is low because list formatting changes are easily undone, have no external side effects, and pose minimal risk even if misapplied by an agent. The operation is non-destructive and localized to formatting metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_list' and description 'Apply list formatting to paragraphs' indicates modification of document structure through formatting application.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_list safely

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

add_list Rate-limited

add_list 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": {
    "add_list": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_list_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about add_list

What does the add_list tool do? +

Apply list formatting to paragraphs (bullet or numbered). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Docx MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_list? +

Register the Docx MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_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 Docx. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_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 add_list completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_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 add_list? +

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

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