add_list_to_word · Office MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_list_to_word does on Office MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_list_to_word needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies document structure by adding list content to Word files. It is a reversible operation (lists can be removed or edited), placing it in the Write category rather than Destructive. The severity is medium because uncontrolled document modification could corrupt important business documents or intellectual property, though the effect is not irreversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_list_to_word' and description indicating addition ('向...添加') of list paragraphs to Word documents. This is a write operation that modifies document content reversibly.

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Verdict

add_list_to_word Rate-limited

add_list_to_word 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": {
    "add_list_to_word": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_list_to_word_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_list_to_word

What does the add_list_to_word tool do? +

向 Word 文档添加列表段落. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Office MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_list_to_word? +

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

What risk level is add_list_to_word? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_list_to_word? +

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

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

add_list_to_word is provided by the Office MCP Server MCP server (walkingzzzy/office-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.