pptx_add_paragraph · Pptx MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pptx_add_paragraph does on Pptx

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why pptx_add_paragraph needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies text content within a PowerPoint presentation in a reversible manner (paragraphs can be edited or deleted). It does not execute code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. The blast radius is minimal—an AI agent misusing this could add unwanted text to a presentation, but the change is easily undone. This is a classic Write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pptx_add_paragraph' and description 'Append a new paragraph to an existing shape's text frame' indicate creation/modification of presentation content.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

pptx_add_paragraph Rate-limited

pptx_add_paragraph 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": {
    "pptx_add_paragraph": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pptx_add_paragraph_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Pptx, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about pptx_add_paragraph

What does the pptx_add_paragraph tool do? +

Append a new paragraph to an existing shape's text frame. Useful for multi-line text. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Pptx MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on pptx_add_paragraph? +

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

What risk level is pptx_add_paragraph? +

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

Can I rate-limit pptx_add_paragraph? +

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

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

pptx_add_paragraph is provided by the Pptx MCP server (knorq-ai/pptx-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.