table_to_csv

Export a table as CSV string.

SERVERDocx SOURCEsecurityronin/docx-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/securityronin-docx-mcp/table-to-csv.md

WHAT IT DOES

What table_to_csv does on Docx

AI agents call table_to_csv to retrieve information from Docx without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why table_to_csv is rated Low

This tool reads/extracts table data from a Word document and converts it to a CSV string. It does not modify, delete, or create any data — it's purely a read/export operation with no side effects.

From the tool's definition Export a table as CSV string

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

table_to_csv Allowed

table_to_csv is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "table_to_csv": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Docx, apply this rule, and every table_to_csv call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about table_to_csv

What does the table_to_csv tool do? +

Export a table as CSV string. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Docx MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on table_to_csv? +

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

table_to_csv is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit table_to_csv? +

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

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

table_to_csv 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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