validate_template_data

Validate data dict covers all template fields. Returns missing and extra keys.

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 →

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WHAT IT DOES

What validate_template_data does on Docx

AI agents call validate_template_data 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 validate_template_data is rated Low

This tool performs validation by comparing a data dictionary against template fields and reporting discrepancies (missing/extra keys). It retrieves and analyzes information about data structure without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'validate_template_data' and description 'Validate data dict covers all template fields. Returns missing and extra keys' indicate data validation and inspection without modification or execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

validate_template_data Allowed

validate_template_data 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": {
    "validate_template_data": {}
  }
}

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 validate_template_data call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about validate_template_data

What does the validate_template_data tool do? +

Validate data dict covers all template fields. Returns missing and extra keys. 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 validate_template_data? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit validate_template_data? +

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

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

validate_template_data 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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