get_tracked_changes

Return all pending tracked changes (insertions and deletions) as a JSON list.

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-tracked-changes.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_tracked_changes does on Docx

AI agents call get_tracked_changes 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_tracked_changes is rated Low

This tool retrieves and returns information about tracked changes in a Word document. It performs a read-only query operation that does not alter the document state, execute code, delete data, or involve financial transactions. The highest applicable category is Read.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_tracked_changes' and description 'Return all pending tracked changes (insertions and deletions) as a JSON list' indicate retrieval/querying of existing data with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_tracked_changes Allowed

get_tracked_changes 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_tracked_changes": {}
  }
}

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_tracked_changes call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_tracked_changes

What does the get_tracked_changes tool do? +

Return all pending tracked changes (insertions and deletions) as a JSON list. 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_tracked_changes? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_tracked_changes? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_tracked_changes 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_tracked_changes completely? +

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

get_tracked_changes 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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