sort_table

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/sort-table.md

WHAT IT DOES

What sort_table does on Docx

AI agents use sort_table 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 sort_table is rated Medium

Sorting a table reorders rows or columns in a Word document, modifying the document's structure and content arrangement. This is a reversible write operation—the original order can be restored, and no data is deleted or permanently lost.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'sort_table' in a Word document editing context, combined with server description stating the MCP enables 'editing... Microsoft Word documents' and 'precise OOXML-level document manipulation'.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

sort_table Rate-limited

sort_table 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": {
    "sort_table": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sort_table_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 sort_table call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about sort_table

What does the sort_table tool do? +

sort_table 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 sort_table? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit sort_table? +

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

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

sort_table 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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