Medium Risk

spreadsheet_append_rows

Append rows to the end of existing data in a Synology Spreadsheet sheet. Provide either file_id or name. Set confirm=true to execute.

How to control spreadsheet_append_rows ↓

What spreadsheet_append_rows does on Synology Office

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

Medium Risk

Why spreadsheet_append_rows needs a policy

This tool adds new rows to an existing spreadsheet, which is a reversible write operation. It creates new data without deleting or overwriting existing content. The confirm=true requirement suggests caution is warranted, but the action itself is not destructive or irreversible. Misuse could pollute spreadsheet data but can generally be undone.

From the tool's definition Append rows to the end of existing data in a Synology Spreadsheet sheet

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

How to control spreadsheet_append_rows

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "spreadsheet_append_rows": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "spreadsheet_append_rows_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

spreadsheet_append_rows 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Synology Office — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about spreadsheet_append_rows

What does the spreadsheet_append_rows tool do? +

Append rows to the end of existing data in a Synology Spreadsheet sheet. Provide either file_id or name. Set confirm=true to execute. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Synology Office MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on spreadsheet_append_rows? +

Register the Synology Office MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for spreadsheet_append_rows: 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 Synology Office. Nothing to install.

What risk level is spreadsheet_append_rows? +

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

Can I rate-limit spreadsheet_append_rows? +

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

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

spreadsheet_append_rows is provided by the Synology Office MCP server (vocweb/synology-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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