set_paragraph_shading

Set background shading on a paragraph.

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 set_paragraph_shading does on Docx

AI agents use set_paragraph_shading 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_paragraph_shading is rated Medium

This tool modifies document content by changing paragraph formatting (background shading), which is a write operation. It is reversible (shading can be removed or changed), so it does not qualify as Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_paragraph_shading' and description 'Set background shading on a paragraph' indicate modification of document formatting properties. This is a reversible change to document styling.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_paragraph_shading Rate-limited

set_paragraph_shading 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_paragraph_shading": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_paragraph_shading_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_paragraph_shading call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_paragraph_shading

What does the set_paragraph_shading tool do? +

Set background shading on a paragraph. 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_paragraph_shading? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_paragraph_shading? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_paragraph_shading 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_paragraph_shading completely? +

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

set_paragraph_shading 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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