gslides_batch_update_presentation

WHAT IT DOES

What gslides_batch_update_presentation does on Google Drive MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gslides_batch_update_presentation needs a policy

The tool performs batch update operations on Google Slides presentations, enabling creation and modification of slides, text, shapes, and formatting. While these changes are reversible (can be undone or overwritten), they directly alter user data. This is categorized as Write rather than Execute because the operation itself is a data modification rather than code execution or external trigger.

From the tool's definition Tool applies 'batchUpdate requests' to presentations, which modifies presentation content. Google Slides API batchUpdate operations create or modify slide content, layouts, text, and formatting—classic write operations that alter data reversibly.

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Verdict

gslides_batch_update_presentation Rate-limited

gslides_batch_update_presentation 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": {
    "gslides_batch_update_presentation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gslides_batch_update_presentation_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 Google Drive MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about gslides_batch_update_presentation

What does the gslides_batch_update_presentation tool do? +

Apply one or more raw Google Slides batchUpdate requests to a presentation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Drive MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on gslides_batch_update_presentation? +

Register the Google Drive MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gslides_batch_update_presentation: 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 Google Drive MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gslides_batch_update_presentation? +

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

Can I rate-limit gslides_batch_update_presentation? +

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

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

gslides_batch_update_presentation is provided by the Google Drive MCP Server MCP server (konashevich/mcp-gdrive). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.