add_slide_from_template · Makeslates MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_slide_from_template does on Makeslates

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_slide_from_template needs a policy

This tool creates new slides within a presentation, which is a reversible write operation. It modifies presentation data by adding content, but the changes can be undone (slides can be deleted via delete_slide). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete irreversibly, move money, or only read data.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add slides' and is explicitly designed to create new slide content using pre-designed templates. The sibling tools include create_presentation and delete_presentation, placing this within a content creation workflow.

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Verdict

add_slide_from_template Rate-limited

add_slide_from_template 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": {
    "add_slide_from_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_slide_from_template_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 Makeslates, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_slide_from_template

What does the add_slide_from_template tool do? +

THE ONLY WAY TO ADD SLIDES - Uses pre-designed templates. ALWAYS use this tool. NEVER use add_slide. Templates: title, section, image-full, two-column, quote, big-number, chart-bar, etc. 1. Call list_templates first 2. Pick the best template 3. Use this tool to add the slide 4. Use update_slide only to change text content. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Makeslates MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_slide_from_template? +

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

What risk level is add_slide_from_template? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_slide_from_template? +

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

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

add_slide_from_template is provided by the Makeslates MCP server (makeslates-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.