create_shape

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 93 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What create_shape does on Mcp Google Slides

AI agents use create_shape 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
`text`	string	—	Initial text, inserted in the same atomic batch.
`x_pt`	number	—	Left edge in points (requires y_pt; default 50).
`y_pt`	number	—	Top edge in points (requires x_pt; default 50).
`width_pt`	number	—	Width in points (requires height_pt; default 300).
`height_pt`	number	—	Height in points (requires width_pt; default 80).
`object_id`	string	—	Optional custom object id (5-50 chars of [a-zA-Z0-9_-:]); auto-generated when omitted.
`shape_type`	string	Yes	The shape type.
`page_object_id`	string	Yes	The slide's object id to place the shape on (from list_slides).
`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 create_shape is rated Medium

Adds reversible content to presentation; no deletion, execution, or financial impact.

From the tool's definition Creates a shape on a slide, returns objectId

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

create_shape Rate-limited

create_shape 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": {
    "create_shape": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_shape_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 create_shape call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_shape

What does the create_shape tool do? +

Creates a shape on a slide (batchUpdate createShape), optionally with its initial text in the same atomic batch. Types: text_box, rectangle, round_rectangle, ellipse, diamond, triangle, right_arrow, left_arrow, up_arrow, down_arrow, star, heart, cloud, callout — the API's other ~130 ShapeTypes go through batch_update. Position/size are in points ((0,0) is top-left; a default 16:9 slide is 720x405 pt); omitted geometry defaults to 300x80 pt at (50,50). Returns the shape's objectId in the reply. Fill/outline/shadow are not parameters here — style via batch_update updateShapeProperties; text styling via update_text_style. 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 create_shape accept? +

create_shape accepts 9 parameters: text, x_pt, y_pt, width_pt, height_pt, object_id, shape_type, page_object_id, presentation_id. Required: shape_type, page_object_id, presentation_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on create_shape? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_shape? +

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

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

create_shape 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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