compare_contracts

Clause-aware diff between the open contract and another .docx file.

SERVERDocx SOURCEsecurityronin/docx-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/securityronin-docx-mcp/compare-contracts.md

WHAT IT DOES

What compare_contracts does on Docx

AI agents call compare_contracts to retrieve information from Docx without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why compare_contracts is rated Low

The tool compares two documents and returns differences. A diff operation reads both files and reports discrepancies without modifying either document. No write, execute, or destructive actions are implied.

From the tool's definition 'diff between the open contract and another .docx file' — performs a comparison/diff operation, which is a read/query action with no side effects

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

compare_contracts Allowed

compare_contracts is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about compare_contracts

What does the compare_contracts tool do? +

Clause-aware diff between the open contract and another .docx file. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Docx MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on compare_contracts? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit compare_contracts? +

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

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

compare_contracts 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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