add_slide · Slidev MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_slide does on Slidev MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_slide needs a policy

This tool creates new slides (reversible data modification), placing it in the Write category rather than Read (no querying/retrieval) or Destructive (changes can be undone by removing the slide). Severity is medium because while it modifies presentation structure, the impact is confined to the presentation file itself with no external system effects, data loss, or code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_slide' and description 'Adds a new slide separator to the current presentation' indicate creation of new presentation content. This is reversible modification of the presentation document.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_slide Rate-limited

add_slide 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": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_slide_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 Slidev MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_slide

What does the add_slide tool do? +

Adds a new slide separator to the current presentation. Use add_slide_layout instead if you want to specify a particular Slidev layout for the slide. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Slidev 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 add_slide? +

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

What risk level is add_slide? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_slide? +

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

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

add_slide is provided by the Slidev MCP Server MCP server (raykuonz/slidev-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.