generate_list_of_tables

Insert a List of Tables field (requires SEQ Table captions).

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/generate-list-of-tables.md

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_list_of_tables does on Docx

AI agents use generate_list_of_tables 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 generate_list_of_tables is rated Medium

This tool creates/modifies document content by inserting a field into a Word document. It is reversible (the field can be deleted or modified), making it a Write operation rather than Destructive. It does not execute arbitrary code or external operations (Execute), does not delete data (Destructive), and does not handle financial transactions (Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool description states "Insert a List of Tables field", which is a document modification operation. The server description confirms it handles "editing...Microsoft Word documents".

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

generate_list_of_tables Rate-limited

generate_list_of_tables 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": {
    "generate_list_of_tables": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_list_of_tables_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 generate_list_of_tables call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about generate_list_of_tables

What does the generate_list_of_tables tool do? +

Insert a List of Tables field (requires SEQ Table captions). 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 generate_list_of_tables? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit generate_list_of_tables? +

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

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

generate_list_of_tables 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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