update_hyperlink

Update the target URL of an existing external hyperlink relationship.

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/update-hyperlink.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_hyperlink does on Docx

AI agents use update_hyperlink 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 update_hyperlink is rated Medium

This tool modifies document content by changing hyperlink URLs. While the change is reversible (can be undone or re-edited), it alters the document structure and could redirect users to malicious URLs if misused by an agent. This fits the Write category (creates or modifies data reversibly) rather than Execute, as it does not run code or trigger external operations—it simply updates metadata within the document.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Update the target URL of an existing external hyperlink relationship.' The verb 'Update' combined with modifying a hyperlink target demonstrates reversible data modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

update_hyperlink Rate-limited

update_hyperlink 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": {
    "update_hyperlink": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_hyperlink_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 update_hyperlink call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_hyperlink

What does the update_hyperlink tool do? +

Update the target URL of an existing external hyperlink relationship. 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 update_hyperlink? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_hyperlink? +

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

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

update_hyperlink 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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