addSlide · Google Workspace MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What addSlide does on Google Workspace MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why addSlide needs a policy

This tool creates a new slide, which modifies the presentation reversibly. The user can undo this action or delete the slide later. There is no destruction of existing data, no code execution, and no financial impact. It is a straightforward Write operation that adds content to a document.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'addSlide' and description 'Add a new slide to a presentation' indicate creation of new content within a presentation document.

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Verdict

addSlide Rate-limited

addSlide 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": {
    "addSlide": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "addslide_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 Workspace MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about addSlide

What does the addSlide tool do? +

Add a new slide to a presentation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Workspace 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 addSlide? +

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

What risk level is addSlide? +

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

Can I rate-limit addSlide? +

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

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

addSlide is provided by the Google Workspace MCP Server MCP server (pm990320/google-workspace-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.