updateGoogleSlidesSpeakerNotes

Update speaker notes for a specific slide in Google Slides

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 43 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/updategoogleslidesspeakernotes.md

WHAT IT DOES

What updateGoogleSlidesSpeakerNotes does on Google Drive

AI agents use updateGoogleSlidesSpeakerNotes 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
`notes`	string	Yes	Speaker notes content
`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
`slideIndex`	number	Yes	Slide index (0-based)
`presentationId`	string	Yes	Presentation ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why updateGoogleSlidesSpeakerNotes is rated Medium

This tool modifies existing data (speaker notes on a slide) but does not delete, destroy, execute arbitrary code, or move money. The modification is reversible — notes can be edited or reverted.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Update speaker notes' — a modification operation that creates or changes content reversibly within a Google Slides presentation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

updateGoogleSlidesSpeakerNotes Rate-limited

updateGoogleSlidesSpeakerNotes 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": {
    "updateGoogleSlidesSpeakerNotes": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "updategoogleslidesspeakernotes_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 updateGoogleSlidesSpeakerNotes call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about updateGoogleSlidesSpeakerNotes

What does the updateGoogleSlidesSpeakerNotes tool do? +

Update speaker notes for a specific slide 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 updateGoogleSlidesSpeakerNotes accept? +

updateGoogleSlidesSpeakerNotes accepts 4 parameters: notes, account, slideIndex, presentationId. Required: notes, slideIndex, presentationId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on updateGoogleSlidesSpeakerNotes? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit updateGoogleSlidesSpeakerNotes? +

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

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

updateGoogleSlidesSpeakerNotes 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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