clear_excel_range

清除 Excel 单元格范围内容.

Server Office MCP Server walkingzzzy/office-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What clear_excel_range does on Office MCP Server

AI agents call clear_excel_range to permanently remove resources in Office MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why clear_excel_range needs a policy

Clearing a range of Excel cells removes data that may not be recoverable depending on save state. This is a destructive operation with potentially high blast radius if an AI agent specifies a broad range (e.g., entire sheet), destroying valuable spreadsheet data irreversibly.

From the tool's definition '清除 Excel 单元格范围内容' — 'clear' (清除) indicates irreversible removal of cell range contents in an Excel file

Questions about clear_excel_range

What does the clear_excel_range tool do? +

清除 Excel 单元格范围内容. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Office MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on clear_excel_range? +

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

clear_excel_range is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit clear_excel_range? +

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

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

clear_excel_range 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.

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