pptx_duplicate_slide · Pptx MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pptx_duplicate_slide does on Pptx

AI agents use pptx_duplicate_slide 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_duplicate_slide needs a policy

Duplication creates new reversible content within the presentation without executing code, triggering external operations, or permanently destroying data. This is a standard write operation that modifies the presentation structure by adding slides, consistent with other Write-category tools like create or post.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pptx_duplicate_slide' and description 'Duplicate a slide (appended at end)' indicate creation of new slide content by copying existing slide data.

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Verdict

pptx_duplicate_slide Rate-limited

pptx_duplicate_slide 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_duplicate_slide": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pptx_duplicate_slide_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about pptx_duplicate_slide

What does the pptx_duplicate_slide tool do? +

Duplicate a slide (appended at end). 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_duplicate_slide? +

Register the Pptx MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pptx_duplicate_slide: 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_duplicate_slide? +

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

Can I rate-limit pptx_duplicate_slide? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pptx_duplicate_slide 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_duplicate_slide completely? +

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

pptx_duplicate_slide 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.