batch_update

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

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 22 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What batch_update does on Mcp Google Slides

AI agents invoke batch_update to trigger actions in Mcp Google Slides. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`requests`	array	Yes	The Slides API batchUpdate requests[] array, verbatim wire format.
`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.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why batch_update is rated High

Executes arbitrary raw API requests covering a wide range of slide modification operations.

From the tool's definition Sends raw Slides API batchUpdate requests verbatim

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs batch_update 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 batch_update, this is the rule to start with:

batch_update Rate-limited

batch_update stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "batch_update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "batch_update_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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 batch_update call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about batch_update

What does the batch_update tool do? +

Sends raw Slides API batchUpdate requests for anything the typed tools don't cover: updateShapeProperties (fill, outline, shadow), updatePageProperties (slide background), updateParagraphStyle, createParagraphBullets, updateTableCellProperties, mergeTableCells, createVideo, createLine, groupObjects, updateSlideProperties and the rest of the request union. requests is the API's requests[] array verbatim, e.g. [{"updateShapeProperties":{"objectId":"...","shapeProperties":{...},"fields":"shapeFill"}}]. The batch is atomic: one invalid request rejects the whole batch and nothing is applied. Lengths/coordinates take {"magnitude":N,"unit":"PT"}; wire enums are UPPER_CASE. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Mcp Google Slides MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

What parameters does batch_update accept? +

batch_update accepts 2 parameters: requests, presentation_id. Required: requests, presentation_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on batch_update? +

Register the Mcp Google Slides MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for batch_update: 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 batch_update? +

batch_update is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit batch_update? +

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

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

batch_update 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.

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Why batch_update is rated High

The rule that runs batch_update safely

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