create_presentation · Slidev MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_presentation does on Slidev MCP Server

AI agents use create_presentation 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 create_presentation needs a policy

This tool creates and initializes new presentation files with configuration, which is a write operation that modifies the file system by adding new content. It is reversible (presentations can be deleted or overwritten), so it does not meet the Destructive threshold. There is no code execution, data destruction, or financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool creates a new Slidev presentation with frontmatter configuration. Description indicates it 'Creates a new Slidev presentation' which is a reversible write operation that generates presentation files.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_presentation Rate-limited

create_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": {
    "create_presentation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_presentation_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 create_presentation

What does the create_presentation tool do? +

Creates a new Slidev presentation with frontmatter configuration. Slidev is a web-based presentation framework for developers. Choose appropriate themes: business presentations use. 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 create_presentation? +

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

What risk level is create_presentation? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_presentation? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_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 create_presentation completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_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 create_presentation? +

create_presentation 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.