add_slide_to_presentation

Add a new slide to a google slides presentation.

SERVERMcp Google Docs SOURCEdev-ithitchhiker/mcp-google-docs

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/dev-ithitchhiker-mcp-google-docs/add-slide-to-presentation.md

WHAT IT DOES

What add_slide_to_presentation does on Mcp Google Docs

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

RISK

Why add_slide_to_presentation is rated Medium

The tool creates new slides in a presentation, which modifies data in a Google Slides document. This is a Write operation because it adds content reversibly. Severity is medium because misuse could result in unwanted slides added to presentations, but the effect is easily undone by deletion. Confidence is high given the clear, explicit description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_slide_to_presentation' and description 'Add a new slide to a google slides presentation' indicate creation of new content. This is reversible modification (slides can be deleted), not destructive.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_slide_to_presentation safely

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

add_slide_to_presentation Rate-limited

add_slide_to_presentation 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": {
    "add_slide_to_presentation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_slide_to_presentation_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 Docs, apply this rule, and every add_slide_to_presentation call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_slide_to_presentation

What does the add_slide_to_presentation tool do? +

Add a new slide to a google slides presentation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Google Docs MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_slide_to_presentation? +

Register the Mcp Google Docs MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_slide_to_presentation: 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 Docs. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_slide_to_presentation? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_slide_to_presentation? +

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

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

add_slide_to_presentation is provided by the Mcp Google Docs MCP server (dev-ithitchhiker/mcp-google-docs). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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