export_to_pdf · Slidev MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What export_to_pdf does on Slidev MCP Server

AI agents use export_to_pdf 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 export_to_pdf needs a policy

This tool creates a new file (PDF export) which is a write operation that modifies the file system state. It is reversible (the PDF can be deleted) and has no destructive or financial impact. Severity is medium because an AI agent could generate unwanted PDF files that consume disk space or create unintended outputs, but the impact is limited to file creation without data loss or external consequences.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'export_to_pdf' and description 'Export the current presentation to PDF' indicate creation of a new file artifact (PDF document) from existing presentation data.

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Verdict

export_to_pdf Rate-limited

export_to_pdf 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": {
    "export_to_pdf": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_to_pdf_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 export_to_pdf

What does the export_to_pdf tool do? +

Export the current presentation to PDF using Slidev. 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 export_to_pdf? +

Register the Slidev MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for export_to_pdf: 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 export_to_pdf? +

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

Can I rate-limit export_to_pdf? +

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

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

export_to_pdf 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.