docx_table_edit_plan · Asset Aware MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What docx_table_edit_plan does on Asset Aware

AI agents use docx_table_edit_plan 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 docx_table_edit_plan needs a policy

The tool plans modifications to DOCX table structures (write-back), which creates or modifies data reversibly. While it's described as planning (not immediate execution), it is a write operation targeting document tables. Severity is medium because inadvertent table edits could corrupt document structure or data, but changes are typically reversible via undo.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'edit' and description states 'table write-back before applying structural changes', indicating modification of document content.

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Verdict

docx_table_edit_plan Rate-limited

docx_table_edit_plan 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": {
    "docx_table_edit_plan": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "docx_table_edit_plan_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about docx_table_edit_plan

What does the docx_table_edit_plan tool do? +

Plan a DOCX table write-back before applying structural changes. 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 docx_table_edit_plan? +

Register the Asset Aware MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for docx_table_edit_plan: 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 docx_table_edit_plan? +

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

Can I rate-limit docx_table_edit_plan? +

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

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

docx_table_edit_plan 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.