update_slide_layout

A write tool on the Mcp Google Docs MCP server.

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/dev-ithitchhiker-mcp-google-docs/update-slide-layout.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_slide_layout does on Mcp Google Docs

AI agents use update_slide_layout 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 update_slide_layout is rated Medium

The tool modifies presentation slide layouts, which is a reversible write operation. While it affects presentation structure, changes can be undone. Severity is medium because misuse could corrupt or significantly alter presentation formatting, but the effects are not permanent deletions or financial in nature.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_slide_layout' indicates modification of presentation slide structure. Server context shows this is part of Google Docs/Drive manipulation suite with sibling tools like 'add_slide_to_presentation' and 'add_shape_to_slide' that are clearly…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

update_slide_layout Rate-limited

update_slide_layout 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": {
    "update_slide_layout": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_slide_layout_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 update_slide_layout call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_slide_layout

What does the update_slide_layout tool do? +

update_slide_layout is a write tool on the Mcp Google Docs MCP server. 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 update_slide_layout? +

Register the Mcp Google Docs MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_slide_layout: 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 update_slide_layout? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_slide_layout? +

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

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

update_slide_layout 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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