gslides_insert_image · Google Drive MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What gslides_insert_image does on Google Drive MCP Server

AI agents use gslides_insert_image 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_insert_image needs a policy

This tool modifies Google Slides presentations by inserting images and adjusting their layout properties. These changes are reversible (images can be deleted, moved, or replaced), making this a Write operation rather than Execute or Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Insert an image into a Google Slides presentation' and 'Optionally specify size and position' — these are content modification operations that create or alter presentation data reversibly.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

gslides_insert_image Rate-limited

gslides_insert_image 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_insert_image": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gslides_insert_image_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

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_insert_image

What does the gslides_insert_image tool do? +

Insert an image into a Google Slides presentation. Accepts either a local file path (which is uploaded to Drive automatically) or a public image URL. Optionally specify size and position. 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_insert_image? +

Register the Google Drive MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gslides_insert_image: 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_insert_image? +

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

Can I rate-limit gslides_insert_image? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gslides_insert_image 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_insert_image completely? +

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

gslides_insert_image 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.