set_different_first_page

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

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_different_first_page does on Docx

AI agents use set_different_first_page 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 set_different_first_page is rated Medium

The tool appears to modify page layout settings (setting a different first page header/footer configuration in Word), which is a reversible write operation on document metadata/formatting. It does not delete data (thus not Destructive), does not execute arbitrary code (thus not Execute), and has no financial impact. The empty description and reliance on naming convention and server context lower confidence to 0.75.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_different_first_page' suggests modifying document page formatting properties. Server description states the MCP enables 'editing' and 'OOXML-level document manipulation' of Word documents.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_different_first_page Rate-limited

set_different_first_page 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": {
    "set_different_first_page": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_different_first_page_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 set_different_first_page call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_different_first_page

What does the set_different_first_page tool do? +

set_different_first_page 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 set_different_first_page? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_different_first_page? +

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

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

set_different_first_page 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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