pptx_move_slide · Pptx MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pptx_move_slide does on Pptx

AI agents use pptx_move_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_move_slide needs a policy

Moving a slide is a reversible write operation that modifies the structure of the presentation without permanently destroying data or executing external code. The change can be undone by moving the slide back to its original position. This is clearly distinct from destructive operations (which are irreversible) and execute operations (which trigger external effects).

From the tool's definition Tool name indicates 'move' operation; description states it moves a slide 'from one position to another', which is a reversible modification of slide order within an existing presentation.

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Verdict

pptx_move_slide Rate-limited

pptx_move_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_move_slide": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pptx_move_slide_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about pptx_move_slide

What does the pptx_move_slide tool do? +

Move a slide from one position to another. 0-based indices. 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_move_slide? +

Register the Pptx MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pptx_move_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_move_slide? +

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

Can I rate-limit pptx_move_slide? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pptx_move_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_move_slide completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pptx_move_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_move_slide? +

pptx_move_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.