delete_text

A destructive tool on the Docx MCP server.

SERVERDocx SOURCEsecurityronin/docx-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/securityronin-docx-mcp/delete-text.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_text does on Docx

AI agents call delete_text to permanently remove resources in Docx, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why delete_text is rated Critical

The tool deletes text from Word documents, which is an irreversible operation that cannot be undone through normal tool invocation. Although the tool description is empty, the name combined with the server's stated editing capabilities and the presence of other modification tools (accept_change, add_comment, add_equation) establishes that this performs destructive editing.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_text' and server context describing 'editing and validating Microsoft Word documents' indicates irreversible deletion of document content.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

delete_text Hidden

delete_text is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_text"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about delete_text

What does the delete_text tool do? +

delete_text is a destructive tool on the Docx MCP server. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Docx MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_text? +

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

delete_text is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_text? +

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

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

delete_text 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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