add_word_header_footer · Office MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_word_header_footer does on Office MCP Server

AI agents use add_word_header_footer 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_word_header_footer needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies document content (headers/footers in Word) reversibly, which is characteristic of Write operations. While the description is empty, the tool name combined with server context and sibling tool patterns clearly indicates document modification capability.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_word_header_footer' indicates it adds/modifies headers and footers in Word documents. Server description states it enables 'creating, editing, and processing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents.' The 'add_' prefix and sibling tools…

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Verdict

add_word_header_footer Rate-limited

add_word_header_footer 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_word_header_footer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_word_header_footer_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_word_header_footer

What does the add_word_header_footer tool do? +

add_word_header_footer. 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_word_header_footer? +

Register the Office MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_word_header_footer: 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_word_header_footer? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_word_header_footer? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_word_header_footer 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_word_header_footer completely? +

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

add_word_header_footer 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.