set_excel_row_height · Office MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_excel_row_height does on Office MCP Server

AI agents use set_excel_row_height 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 set_excel_row_height needs a policy

This tool modifies Excel spreadsheet formatting by adjusting row height—a reversible, non-destructive edit that changes document presentation without deleting or irreversibly destroying data. It does not execute external operations, access financial systems, or perform destructive actions. Classification as Write is appropriate for document formatting modifications.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_excel_row_height' and description '设置 Excel 行高' (Set Excel row height) indicate modification of document formatting/layout properties.

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Verdict

set_excel_row_height Rate-limited

set_excel_row_height 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": {
    "set_excel_row_height": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_excel_row_height_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about set_excel_row_height

What does the set_excel_row_height tool do? +

设置 Excel 行高. 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 set_excel_row_height? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_excel_row_height? +

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

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

set_excel_row_height 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.