copy_table

Deep-copy a table and insert the copy immediately after the original.

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_table does on Docx

AI agents use copy_table 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_table is rated Medium

The tool performs a reversible modification: it creates a new copy of an existing table and inserts it into the document. This is a Write operation because it adds/modifies document content without permanently destroying data. While it changes the document structure, the operation can be undone (via undo/delete).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Deep-copy a table and insert the copy immediately after the original' — this creates new content (a duplicated table) within the document, modifying its structure and content.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

copy_table Rate-limited

copy_table 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_table": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "copy_table_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_table call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about copy_table

What does the copy_table tool do? +

Deep-copy a table and insert the copy immediately after the original. 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_table? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit copy_table? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the copy_table 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_table completely? +

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

copy_table 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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