generate_tot

Insert a Table of Tables field block after the paragraph with para_id.

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 →

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WHAT IT DOES

What generate_tot does on Docx

AI agents use generate_tot 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_tot is rated Medium

The tool modifies a Word document by inserting a new field element (Table of Tables) at a specific location. This is reversible via standard undo functionality or by accepting/rejecting changes in tracked mode. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete content, or trigger financial transactions. It falls squarely into the Write category as it creates new document structure.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it will 'Insert a Table of Tables field block', which creates or adds new content to the document. The verb 'Insert' and the action of adding a field block to a document constitute a write/modification operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

generate_tot Rate-limited

generate_tot 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_tot": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_tot_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_tot call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about generate_tot

What does the generate_tot tool do? +

Insert a Table of Tables field block after the paragraph with para_id. 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_tot? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit generate_tot? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the generate_tot 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_tot completely? +

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

generate_tot 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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