create_multilevel_list

Create a multilevel list in numbering.xml. Each level dict: {num_fmt, lvl_text, indent, hanging, style?}.

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 create_multilevel_list does on Docx

AI agents use create_multilevel_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 create_multilevel_list is rated Medium

The tool writes new list formatting definitions to the document's numbering configuration file. This is a structural modification that changes the document's content and presentation, but the changes are reversible (can be undone or edited later).

From the tool's definition Tool creates or modifies document structure by adding a multilevel list to numbering.xml, which is a reversible formatting operation that alters the document's XML configuration.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

create_multilevel_list Rate-limited

create_multilevel_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": {
    "create_multilevel_list": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_multilevel_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 create_multilevel_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_multilevel_list

What does the create_multilevel_list tool do? +

Create a multilevel list in numbering.xml. Each level dict: {num_fmt, lvl_text, indent, hanging, style?}. 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 create_multilevel_list? +

Register the Docx MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_multilevel_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 create_multilevel_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_multilevel_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_multilevel_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 create_multilevel_list completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_multilevel_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 create_multilevel_list? +

create_multilevel_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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