set_document_language

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_document_language does on Docx

AI agents use set_document_language 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_document_language is rated Medium

This tool modifies document properties (language setting) which is a write operation. It is reversible and does not delete data, so it is categorized as Write rather than Destructive. Confidence is moderate (0.7) rather than high because the tool description is empty, requiring inference from the tool name and server capabilities.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_document_language' and server context indicate document modification. Server description states it enables 'editing...Microsoft Word documents' and 'OOXML-level document manipulation.' Setting document language modifies document…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_document_language Rate-limited

set_document_language 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_document_language": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_document_language_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_document_language call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_document_language

What does the set_document_language tool do? +

set_document_language 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_document_language? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_document_language? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_document_language 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_document_language completely? +

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

set_document_language 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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