insert_text

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 63 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What insert_text does on Mcp Google Slides

AI agents use insert_text 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	Yes	The text to insert; use \n for paragraph breaks.
`object_id`	string	Yes	The shape or table object id (from list_slides).
`row_index`	integer	—	Table cell row (0-based; requires column_index).
`column_index`	integer	—	Table cell column (0-based; requires row_index).
`insertion_index`	integer	—	0-based character index to insert at (default 0 — the start of the existing text).
`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 insert_text is rated Medium

Reversibly modifies presentation content; no deletion or irreversible effects.

From the tool's definition Inserts text into a shape or table cell at character index

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

insert_text Rate-limited

insert_text 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": {
    "insert_text": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "insert_text_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 insert_text call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about insert_text

What does the insert_text tool do? +

Inserts text into a shape or a table cell (batchUpdate insertText) at a 0-based character index (default 0 = the beginning). For a table cell pass row_index + column_index together. Text carries \n for new paragraphs; the target must be a shape that can hold text or a table — images and lines cannot. To REPLACE what's already there use set_text instead; to fill an empty layout placeholder this works directly (find its object id via list_slides). 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 insert_text accept? +

insert_text accepts 6 parameters: text, object_id, row_index, column_index, insertion_index, presentation_id. Required: text, 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 insert_text? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit insert_text? +

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

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

insert_text 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 insert_text is rated Medium

The rule that runs insert_text safely

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