set_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/set-text.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_text does on Mcp Google Slides

AI agents use set_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 new full text; empty string clears the object. \n starts a new paragraph.
`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).
`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 set_text is rated Medium

Modifies presentation content reversibly; data can be restored or overwritten later.

From the tool's definition Replaces ENTIRE text of shape or table cell; atomic delete + insert

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_text Rate-limited

set_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": {
    "set_text": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_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 set_text call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_text

What does the set_text tool do? +

Replaces the ENTIRE text of a shape or table cell: one atomic batch of deleteText(ALL) + insertText. If the target has no text yet the delete is skipped automatically, so it works on empty placeholders too. An empty text just clears the object. Replacing text drops per-character styling — restyle with update_text_style afterwards if needed. For a table cell pass row_index + column_index together. 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 set_text accept? +

set_text accepts 5 parameters: text, object_id, row_index, column_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 set_text? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_text? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_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 set_text completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for set_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 set_text? +

set_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 set_text does on Mcp Google Slides

Why set_text is rated Medium

The rule that runs set_text safely

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