copy_document

Save a complete snapshot of the open document to a new path.

SERVERDocx SOURCEsecurityronin/docx-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What copy_document does on Docx

AI agents use copy_document 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 copy_document is rated Medium

This tool creates new data (a document copy) reversibly without destroying the original or executing arbitrary code. While it writes to the filesystem, it does not execute external commands, delete data, or commit financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool creates a new document file by copying the currently open document to a new path. The description explicitly states 'Save a complete snapshot of the open document to a new path', indicating file creation/duplication rather than reading or destructive…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

copy_document Rate-limited

copy_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": {
    "copy_document": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "copy_document_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 copy_document call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about copy_document

What does the copy_document tool do? +

Save a complete snapshot of the open document to a new path. 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 copy_document? +

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

What risk level is copy_document? +

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

Can I rate-limit copy_document? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the copy_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 copy_document completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for copy_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 copy_document? +

copy_document 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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