insert_text_box

A write tool on the Docx MCP server.

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 insert_text_box does on Docx

AI agents use insert_text_box 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 insert_text_box is rated Medium

This tool creates or adds a new text box element to a Word document, which is a reversible Write operation. The empty description lowers confidence slightly, but the tool name and server context strongly indicate document modification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'insert_text_box' suggests creating/inserting a new element into a Word document. Server description states it enables 'editing...Microsoft Word documents' and 'OOXML-level document manipulation.' Sibling tools like 'add_comment', 'add_bookmark',…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

insert_text_box Rate-limited

insert_text_box 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": {
    "insert_text_box": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "insert_text_box_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 insert_text_box call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about insert_text_box

What does the insert_text_box tool do? +

insert_text_box is a write tool on the Docx MCP server. 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 insert_text_box? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit insert_text_box? +

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

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

insert_text_box 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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