edit_header_footer

A write tool on the Docx MCP server.

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 edit_header_footer does on Docx

AI agents use edit_header_footer 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 edit_header_footer is rated Medium

The tool edits document headers/footers, which are modifiable but reversible changes to a Word document. This is a Write operation—it alters document content but does not delete or destroy data irreversibly.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'edit_header_footer' and server description states the MCP server enables 'editing...Microsoft Word documents' with 'OOXML-level document manipulation.' Headers and footers are document structural elements that can be modified reversibly.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

edit_header_footer Rate-limited

edit_header_footer 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": {
    "edit_header_footer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edit_header_footer_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 edit_header_footer call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about edit_header_footer

What does the edit_header_footer tool do? +

edit_header_footer is a write tool on the Docx MCP server. 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 edit_header_footer? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit edit_header_footer? +

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

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

edit_header_footer 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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