replace_text_regex_in_word · Office MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What replace_text_regex_in_word does on Office MCP Server

AI agents use replace_text_regex_in_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 replace_text_regex_in_word needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly—it changes text in Word documents but does not delete the document or make irreversible changes. The modification is reversible (undo/revert possible), placing it in the Write category rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'replace_text_regex_in_word' and description '使用正则表达式在 Word 文档中替换文本' (Replace text using regex in Word document) indicate the tool modifies document content through text replacement.

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Verdict

replace_text_regex_in_word Rate-limited

replace_text_regex_in_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": {
    "replace_text_regex_in_word": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "replace_text_regex_in_word_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about replace_text_regex_in_word

What does the replace_text_regex_in_word tool do? +

使用正则表达式在 Word 文档中替换文本. 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 replace_text_regex_in_word? +

Register the Office MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for replace_text_regex_in_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 replace_text_regex_in_word? +

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

Can I rate-limit replace_text_regex_in_word? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the replace_text_regex_in_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 replace_text_regex_in_word completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for replace_text_regex_in_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 replace_text_regex_in_word? +

replace_text_regex_in_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.