add_slide

SERVERMcp Google Slides SOURCE@a1-x-tech/mcp-google-slides

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 51 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/a1-x-tech-mcp-google-slides/add-slide.md

WHAT IT DOES

What add_slide does on Mcp Google Slides

AI agents use add_slide to create or update resources in Mcp Google Slides, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Mcp Google Slides environment.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`object_id`	string	—	Optional custom object id for the new slide (5-50 chars of [a-zA-Z0-9_-:]).
`insertion_index`	integer	—	0-based position for the new slide; omitted = append at the end.
`presentation_id`	string	Yes	The presentation id — the long id from the URL (docs.google.com/presentation/d/<presentationId>/edit) or from create_presentation output.
`layout_object_id`	string	—	A concrete layout's object id from list_layouts (alternative to predefined_layout).
`predefined_layout`	string	—	A predefined layout; the theme's actual layouts may support only a subset.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why add_slide is rated Medium

Tool creates new slide objects in presentation; reversible modification with moderate scope impact.

From the tool's definition Adds a slide, creates slide, returns objectId, insertion_index

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_slide safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Google Slides, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For add_slide, this is the rule to start with:

add_slide Rate-limited

add_slide 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": {
    "add_slide": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_slide_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Google Slides, apply this rule, and every add_slide call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_slide

What does the add_slide tool do? +

Adds a slide (batchUpdate createSlide) and returns the new slide's objectId in the reply. Pick the look with either predefined_layout (BLANK, TITLE, TITLE_AND_BODY, SECTION_HEADER, ...) or layout_object_id from list_layouts — not both; with neither the slide copies the layout of the current last slide. insertion_index is the 0-based position (omitted = append at the end). Placeholders inherited from the layout arrive empty — find their object ids via list_slides, then fill them with set_text. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Google Slides MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does add_slide accept? +

add_slide accepts 5 parameters: object_id, insertion_index, presentation_id, layout_object_id, predefined_layout. Required: presentation_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on add_slide? +

Register the Mcp Google Slides MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_slide: 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 Mcp Google Slides. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_slide? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_slide? +

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

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

add_slide is provided by the Mcp Google Slides MCP server (@a1-x-tech/mcp-google-slides). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

KEEP EXPLORING

What add_slide does on Mcp Google Slides

Why add_slide is rated Medium

The rule that runs add_slide safely

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