replace_text

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 53 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What replace_text does on Mcp Google Slides

AI agents use replace_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
`find`	string	Yes	The literal text to find (no regex).
`replace`	string	Yes	The replacement text (empty string deletes the matches).
`match_case`	boolean	—	Case-sensitive matching (default true).
`page_object_ids`	array	—	Limit the replacement to these slides/pages (default: the whole presentation).
`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 replace_text is rated Medium

Modifies presentation content reversibly across multiple slides and elements without deletion.

From the tool's definition Finds and replaces every occurrence of a string across the whole deck

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

replace_text Rate-limited

replace_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": {
    "replace_text": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "replace_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 replace_text call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about replace_text

What does the replace_text tool do? +

Finds and replaces every occurrence of a string across the whole deck — shapes and table cells on slides, and their speaker notes (batchUpdate replaceAllText). Scope it with page_object_ids to touch only specific slides. Matching is literal (no regex), case-sensitive by default (match_case=false to ignore case). Returns occurrencesChanged in the reply — 0 means nothing matched, check the exact wording with list_slides. The classic template flow: duplicate a template deck, then replace {{placeholders}}. 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 replace_text accept? +

replace_text accepts 5 parameters: find, replace, match_case, page_object_ids, presentation_id. Required: find, replace, presentation_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on replace_text? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit replace_text? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the replace_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 replace_text completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for replace_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 replace_text? +

replace_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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What replace_text does on Mcp Google Slides

Why replace_text is rated Medium

The rule that runs replace_text safely

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