update_presentation · Makeslates MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_presentation does on Makeslates

AI agents use update_presentation 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 update_presentation needs a policy

The tool modifies presentation data without irreversibly deleting it. While updates can have side effects depending on what fields are modified, the operation is reversible—users can undo or re-update changes. This qualifies as Write category. Severity is medium because misuse could corrupt or deface presentations, but the impact is limited to the specific presentation and is recoverable.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_presentation' and description 'Update a presentation' indicate modification of existing data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_presentation Rate-limited

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": {
    "update_presentation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_presentation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_presentation

What does the update_presentation tool do? +

Update a presentation. 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 update_presentation? +

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

What risk level is update_presentation? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_presentation? +

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

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for 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 update_presentation? +

update_presentation 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.