generate_slide_ids

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why generate_slide_ids needs a policy

This tool modifies presentation data by adding or updating UUID identifiers on slides. This is a reversible change (IDs can be regenerated or updated) with no destructive capability (slides are not deleted) and no execution of arbitrary code. The blast radius is minimal—worst case, incorrect IDs might break references, but this is easily correctable.

From the tool's definition Tool assigns and modifies slide IDs (UUIDs) to slides in a Marp file, which constitutes creating or updating metadata within the presentation structure.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access generate_slide_ids gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control generate_slide_ids

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Marp MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for generate_slide_ids:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "generate_slide_ids": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_slide_ids_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

generate_slide_ids 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.

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FAQ

Questions about generate_slide_ids

What does the generate_slide_ids tool do? +

Assign stable UUID slide IDs to every slide in a Marp file. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Marp 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 generate_slide_ids? +

Register the Marp MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_slide_ids: 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 Marp MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_slide_ids? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_slide_ids? +

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

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

generate_slide_ids is provided by the Marp MCP Server MCP server (masaki39/marp-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Marp MCP Server tool call.

Start from Marp MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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