redact_text

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 →

This record as markdown: /tools/securityronin-docx-mcp/redact-text.md

WHAT IT DOES

What redact_text does on Docx

AI agents use redact_text 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 redact_text is rated Medium

Redacting text in a Word document is a write operation that modifies document content. While not purely destructive (original data may be recoverable via track changes or by undoing), it materially alters the visible document state. The high severity reflects that careless redaction could expose or hide sensitive information improperly.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'redact_text' combined with server context describing 'editing...Microsoft Word documents' and 'OOXML-level document manipulation'.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

redact_text Rate-limited

redact_text 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": {
    "redact_text": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "redact_text_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 redact_text call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about redact_text

What does the redact_text tool do? +

redact_text 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 redact_text? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit redact_text? +

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

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

redact_text 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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