demote_list_item

Increase the list indentation level (ilvl) of a paragraph by 1, maximum 8.

SERVERDocx SOURCEsecurityronin/docx-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/securityronin-docx-mcp/demote-list-item.md

WHAT IT DOES

What demote_list_item does on Docx

AI agents use demote_list_item 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 demote_list_item is rated Medium

This tool modifies an existing document by changing the indentation level of a list item. It's a reversible structural change to the document content, fitting the Write category. Misuse could alter document structure but is not irreversible or destructive.

From the tool's definition Increase the list indentation level (ilvl) of a paragraph by 1

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

demote_list_item Rate-limited

demote_list_item 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": {
    "demote_list_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "demote_list_item_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 demote_list_item call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about demote_list_item

What does the demote_list_item tool do? +

Increase the list indentation level (ilvl) of a paragraph by 1, maximum 8. 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 demote_list_item? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit demote_list_item? +

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

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

demote_list_item 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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