fill_template

Fill SDT content controls from data dict. Keys match w:tag values.

SERVERDocx SOURCEsecurityronin/docx-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/securityronin-docx-mcp/fill-template.md

WHAT IT DOES

What fill_template does on Docx

AI agents use fill_template 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 fill_template is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies document data reversibly by populating template fields. While it transforms document content, the operation does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or incur financial consequences. It aligns with the Write category as it updates document state in a controlled, non-destructive manner.

From the tool's definition The tool 'fill_template' modifies document content by filling SDT (Structured Document Tags) content controls with data from a dictionary.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

fill_template Rate-limited

fill_template 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": {
    "fill_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "fill_template_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 fill_template call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about fill_template

What does the fill_template tool do? +

Fill SDT content controls from data dict. Keys match w:tag values. 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 fill_template? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit fill_template? +

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

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

fill_template 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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