set_ppt_header_footer · Office MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_ppt_header_footer does on Office MCP Server

AI agents use set_ppt_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 set_ppt_header_footer needs a policy

Setting headers and footers in PowerPoint is a reversible modification operation that creates or updates metadata/layout elements within a document. This qualifies as Write rather than Read (it modifies state), Execute (it doesn't run arbitrary code or external operations), or Destructive (changes are reversible). Severity is low because header/footer changes have limited blast radius and are easily undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_ppt_header_footer' indicates modification of PowerPoint document headers and footers. No description provided, but the naming convention and context with sibling tools (add_image_to_ppt, add_ppt_animation, etc.) suggests document editing…

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Verdict

set_ppt_header_footer Rate-limited

set_ppt_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": {
    "set_ppt_header_footer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_ppt_header_footer_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about set_ppt_header_footer

What does the set_ppt_header_footer tool do? +

set_ppt_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 set_ppt_header_footer? +

Register the Office MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_ppt_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 set_ppt_header_footer? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_ppt_header_footer? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_ppt_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 set_ppt_header_footer completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for set_ppt_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 set_ppt_header_footer? +

set_ppt_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.