MANDATORY first step — all other tools REJECT until this is called. Returns themes, orientation presets, token-usage modes, and output formats. Use ONLY the native selector prompts from the "ask" array — DO NOT render themes as a separate markdown list. DO NOT ask how many slides (you decide base...
Part of the Slideshot MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call discover_themes to retrieve information from Slideshot without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though discover_themes only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
discover_themes:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Slideshot policy for all 6 tools.
Agents calling read-class tools like discover_themes have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:
Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.
MANDATORY first step — all other tools REJECT until this is called. Returns themes, orientation presets, token-usage modes, and output formats. Use ONLY the native selector prompts from the "ask" array — DO NOT render themes as a separate markdown list. DO NOT ask how many slides (you decide based on topic). After user picks options, show a data outline of proposed slides and WAIT for confirmation before calling create_slides.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Slideshot MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for discover_themes. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Slideshot MCP server.
discover_themes is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the discover_themes rule in your Intercept 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.
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for discover_themes. 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.
discover_themes is provided by the Slideshot MCP server (slideshot-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Deterministic policy on every MCP tool call. Per-identity grants. Full audit log.