read_pptx

Read content from a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (.pptx file). Returns the text content from all slides.

SERVERPromptX SOURCEdeepractice/promptx

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What read_pptx does on PromptX

AI agents call read_pptx to retrieve information from PromptX without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why read_pptx is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries slide content from PowerPoint files without any side effects. It matches the Read category definition: retrieves or queries data with no side effects. The blast radius of misuse is minimal — an agent could extract information it shouldn't access, but cannot modify, delete, or execute anything.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description specify 'Read content from a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation' and 'Returns the text content from all slides' — pure data retrieval with no modification, deletion, or execution capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs read_pptx safely

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

read_pptx Allowed

read_pptx is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "read_pptx": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect PromptX, apply this rule, and every read_pptx call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about read_pptx

What does the read_pptx tool do? +

Read content from a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (.pptx file). Returns the text content from all slides. It is categorised as a Read tool in the PromptX MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on read_pptx? +

Register the PromptX MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for read_pptx: 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 PromptX. Nothing to install.

What risk level is read_pptx? +

read_pptx is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit read_pptx? +

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

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

read_pptx is provided by the PromptX MCP server (deepractice/promptx). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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