createGoogleSlidesTextBox

Create a text box in Google Slides

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 117 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/ark7-google-drive-mcp/creategoogleslidestextbox.md

WHAT IT DOES

What createGoogleSlidesTextBox does on Google Drive

AI agents use createGoogleSlidesTextBox to create or update resources in Google Drive, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Google Drive environment.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`x`	number	Yes	X position in EMU (1/360000 cm)
`y`	number	Yes	Y position in EMU
`bold`	boolean	—	Make text bold
`text`	string	Yes	Text content
`width`	number	Yes	Width in EMU
`height`	number	Yes	Height in EMU
`italic`	boolean	—	Make text italic
`account`	string	—	Alias of the Google account to target. Optional — defaults to the session/global default account, or the sole authenticated account. Run manage_accounts list to
`fontSize`	number	—	Font size in points
`pageObjectId`	string	Yes	Slide ID
`presentationId`	string	Yes	Presentation ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why createGoogleSlidesTextBox is rated Medium

This tool creates new content (a text box) in Google Slides, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move financial resources. The blast radius is minimal since text box creation is a standard, non-destructive document edit that can be easily undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'createGoogleSlidesTextBox' and description 'Create a text box in Google Slides' indicate creation of new content in a presentation document.

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (11 properties)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs createGoogleSlidesTextBox safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Google Drive, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For createGoogleSlidesTextBox, this is the rule to start with:

createGoogleSlidesTextBox Rate-limited

createGoogleSlidesTextBox 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": {
    "createGoogleSlidesTextBox": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "creategoogleslidestextbox_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 Google Drive, apply this rule, and every createGoogleSlidesTextBox call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about createGoogleSlidesTextBox

What does the createGoogleSlidesTextBox tool do? +

Create a text box in Google Slides. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Drive MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does createGoogleSlidesTextBox accept? +

createGoogleSlidesTextBox accepts 11 parameters: x, y, bold, text, width, height, italic, account, fontSize, pageObjectId, presentationId. Required: x, y, text, width, height, pageObjectId, presentationId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on createGoogleSlidesTextBox? +

Register the Google Drive MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for createGoogleSlidesTextBox: 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 Google Drive. Nothing to install.

What risk level is createGoogleSlidesTextBox? +

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

Can I rate-limit createGoogleSlidesTextBox? +

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

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

createGoogleSlidesTextBox is provided by the Google Drive MCP server (@ark7/google-drive-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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