clear_run_formatting

Remove all character formatting from a run, causing it to inherit paragraph/style defaults.

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 →

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WHAT IT DOES

What clear_run_formatting does on Docx

AI agents use clear_run_formatting 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 clear_run_formatting is rated Medium

This tool modifies existing document content by stripping character-level formatting from a run. While it doesn't delete text, it irreversibly alters formatting properties. However, since formatting changes in Word documents can typically be undone or reapplied, this falls under Write rather than Destructive. The blast radius is medium as misuse could alter document appearance across multiple runs.

From the tool's definition Remove all character formatting from a run, causing it to inherit paragraph/style defaults

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs clear_run_formatting 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 clear_run_formatting, this is the rule to start with:

clear_run_formatting Rate-limited

clear_run_formatting 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": {
    "clear_run_formatting": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "clear_run_formatting_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 clear_run_formatting call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about clear_run_formatting

What does the clear_run_formatting tool do? +

Remove all character formatting from a run, causing it to inherit paragraph/style defaults. 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 clear_run_formatting? +

Register the Docx MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clear_run_formatting: 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 clear_run_formatting? +

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

Can I rate-limit clear_run_formatting? +

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

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

clear_run_formatting 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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