list_parts

List all XML parts (files) in the open DOCX zip.

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/list-parts.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_parts does on Docx

AI agents call list_parts 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 list_parts is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only query of document metadata (the XML parts/file structure within the DOCX archive). It has no side effects, does not modify data, and poses minimal risk if invoked by an AI agent. The operation is purely informational.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_parts' and description 'List all XML parts (files) in the open DOCX zip' indicate a retrieval operation that queries the internal structure of a DOCX document without modifying, deleting, or executing anything.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_parts Allowed

list_parts 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": {
    "list_parts": {}
  }
}

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 list_parts call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_parts

What does the list_parts tool do? +

List all XML parts (files) in the open DOCX zip. 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 list_parts? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_parts? +

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

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

list_parts 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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