batch_add_word_header_footer · Office MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What batch_add_word_header_footer does on Office MCP Server

AI agents use batch_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 batch_add_word_header_footer needs a policy

The tool modifies documents by adding headers and footers, which are reversible changes. This is a Write operation (creates/modifies data reversibly) rather than Read (no side effects), Execute (code/external operations), or Destructive (irreversible deletion). The blast radius is medium—bulk modification to multiple documents could affect many files, but changes are reversible through standard document editing.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate the action is '批量添加页眉页脚到多个 Word 文档' (batch add headers/footers to multiple Word documents). This is a modification operation that creates or adds content to documents.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

batch_add_word_header_footer Rate-limited

batch_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": {
    "batch_add_word_header_footer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "batch_add_word_header_footer_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about batch_add_word_header_footer

What does the batch_add_word_header_footer tool do? +

批量添加页眉页脚到多个 Word 文档. 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 batch_add_word_header_footer? +

Register the Office MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for batch_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 batch_add_word_header_footer? +

batch_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 batch_add_word_header_footer? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the batch_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 batch_add_word_header_footer completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for batch_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 batch_add_word_header_footer? +

batch_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.