addTextToSlide · Google Workspace MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What addTextToSlide does on Google Workspace MCP Server

AI agents use addTextToSlide 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 addTextToSlide needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies presentation content (adds a text box) in a reversible manner. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or cause financial impact. The 'medium' severity reflects that unauthorized modification of presentation slides could affect shared documents, but the change is reversible and limited to presentation editing within Google Slides.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'addTextToSlide' and description 'Add a text box with content to a slide' indicate creation of new content within a slide presentation.

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Verdict

addTextToSlide Rate-limited

addTextToSlide 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": {
    "addTextToSlide": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "addtexttoslide_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 addTextToSlide

What does the addTextToSlide tool do? +

Add a text box with content to a slide. 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 addTextToSlide? +

Register the Google Workspace MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for addTextToSlide: 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 addTextToSlide? +

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

Can I rate-limit addTextToSlide? +

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

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

addTextToSlide 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.