get_document_outline

A read tool on the Docx MCP server.

SERVERDocx SOURCEsecurityronin/docx-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/securityronin-docx-mcp/get-document-outline.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_document_outline does on Docx

AI agents call get_document_outline to retrieve information from Docx without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_document_outline is rated Low

The tool retrieves document structure (outline/headings) without modifying, deleting, or executing arbitrary code. This is a straightforward data retrieval operation with no side effects or destructive potential. Low severity due to the non-sensitive nature of document structure metadata and limited blast radius if misused.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_document_outline' indicates retrieval of document structure. Server description emphasizes 'reading', 'heading extraction', and 'structural auditing' capabilities.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_document_outline Allowed

get_document_outline is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_document_outline": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Docx, apply this rule, and every get_document_outline call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_document_outline

What does the get_document_outline tool do? +

get_document_outline is a read tool on the Docx MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Docx MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_document_outline? +

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

get_document_outline is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_document_outline? +

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

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

get_document_outline 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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