insertSlidesImageFromUrl

Insert an image into a Google Slides slide from a publicly accessible URL

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 83 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/insertslidesimagefromurl.md

WHAT IT DOES

What insertSlidesImageFromUrl does on Google Drive

AI agents use insertSlidesImageFromUrl 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	—	X position in EMU (default: 0)
`y`	number	—	Y position in EMU (default: 0)
`width`	number	—	Width in EMU (omit to auto-size)
`height`	number	—	Height in EMU (omit to auto-size)
`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
`imageUrl`	string	Yes	Publicly accessible URL of the image
`pageObjectId`	string	Yes	Slide/page object ID to insert the image into
`presentationId`	string	Yes	Presentation ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why insertSlidesImageFromUrl is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies presentation content by inserting images into slides. It is reversible (the image can be removed), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. The blast radius is medium because unauthorized insertion of images could deface presentations, confuse audiences, or inject misleading visual content into shared documents, but the change is non-destructive and can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'insert' and description states 'Insert an image into a Google Slides slide from a publicly accessible URL', indicating creation/modification of slide content.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

insertSlidesImageFromUrl Rate-limited

insertSlidesImageFromUrl 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": {
    "insertSlidesImageFromUrl": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "insertslidesimagefromurl_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 insertSlidesImageFromUrl call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about insertSlidesImageFromUrl

What does the insertSlidesImageFromUrl tool do? +

Insert an image into a Google Slides slide from a publicly accessible URL. 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 insertSlidesImageFromUrl accept? +

insertSlidesImageFromUrl accepts 8 parameters: x, y, width, height, account, imageUrl, pageObjectId, presentationId. Required: imageUrl, pageObjectId, presentationId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on insertSlidesImageFromUrl? +

Register the Google Drive MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for insertSlidesImageFromUrl: 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 insertSlidesImageFromUrl? +

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

Can I rate-limit insertSlidesImageFromUrl? +

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

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

insertSlidesImageFromUrl 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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