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delete_hwp_table_column

Delete the Mth column (0-based) from the Nth table in an .hwpx (removes one <hp:tc> from every row). Args: file_path, table_index, col_index, output_path (optional).

ServerHwp
CategoryDestructive

How to control delete_hwp_table_column ↓

WHAT DELETE_HWP_TABLE_COLUMN ON HWP DOES

AI agents call delete_hwp_table_column to permanently remove resources in Hwp — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

THE RISK

Critical Risk

This tool permanently deletes data (table columns) from a document file without a native undo mechanism inherent to the MCP call itself. While the user could theoretically keep a backup, the tool itself performs an irreversible destructive action on the document structure. This is more severe than Write (which is reversible) and constitutes Destructive per the classification rules.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly contains 'delete' and description states it 'removes' columns from tables in a document. The operation 'removes one <hp:tc> from every row' is irreversible structural modification of the document.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_hwp_table_column gives an agent:

HOW TO CONTROL DELETE_HWP_TABLE_COLUMN

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Hwp, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for delete_hwp_table_column:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_hwp_table_column"
  ]
}

delete_hwp_table_column disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
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EXPLORE

More Hwp tools

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FAQ

What does the delete_hwp_table_column tool do? +

Delete the Mth column (0-based) from the Nth table in an .hwpx (removes one <hp:tc> from every row). Args: file_path, table_index, col_index, output_path (optional). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Hwp MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_hwp_table_column? +

Register the Hwp MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_hwp_table_column: 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 Hwp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_hwp_table_column? +

delete_hwp_table_column is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_hwp_table_column? +

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

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

delete_hwp_table_column is provided by the Hwp MCP server (treesoop/hwp-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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delete_hwp_table_column

// WHAT DELETE_HWP_TABLE_COLUMN ON HWP DOES

// THE RISK

// HOW TO CONTROL DELETE_HWP_TABLE_COLUMN

// EXPLORE