convert_docx_to_odt · Asset Aware MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What convert_docx_to_odt does on Asset Aware

AI agents use convert_docx_to_odt to create or update resources in Asset Aware — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Asset Aware environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why convert_docx_to_odt needs a policy

File format conversion creates new data artifacts without deletion of originals (reversible operation). This is Write category—creates/modifies data reversibly. Severity is medium because malicious mass conversion could consume resources or create unwanted files, but conversion itself is generally reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'convert_docx_to_odt' indicates format conversion that creates a new file/document. Sibling tools on this server include convert_document, convert_docx_to_doc, convert_pdf_to_docx, and convert_pdf_to_pptx, which are all Write operations that create…

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Verdict

convert_docx_to_odt Rate-limited

convert_docx_to_odt 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": {
    "convert_docx_to_odt": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "convert_docx_to_odt_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Asset Aware, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about convert_docx_to_odt

What does the convert_docx_to_odt tool do? +

convert_docx_to_odt. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Asset Aware MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on convert_docx_to_odt? +

Register the Asset Aware MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for convert_docx_to_odt: 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 Asset Aware. Nothing to install.

What risk level is convert_docx_to_odt? +

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

Can I rate-limit convert_docx_to_odt? +

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

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

convert_docx_to_odt is provided by the Asset Aware MCP server (u9401066/asset-aware-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.