delete_shape

THE RISK

Critical Risk

The tool performs an irreversible deletion operation on presentation content. While the blast radius is limited to a single shape within a slide (not the entire presentation or external systems), deletion cannot be undone through normal tool parameters and represents destructive data modification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_shape' combined with description 'Deletes a specific shape from a slide using its unique ID' indicates irreversible removal of content from a presentation.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_shape gives an agent:

HOW TO CONTROL DELETE_SHAPE

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and PPTX MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for delete_shape:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_shape"
  ]
}

delete_shape disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

More PPTX MCP Server tools

Write add_connector add_connector Write add_picture Adds a picture to a slide from provided image data. Write add_shape Adds an AutoShape (like RECTANGLE, OVAL, FLOWCHART_PROCESS) to a slide. Write add_slide Adds a new slide to the presentation using a specified layout index. Write add_textbox Adds a textbox with specified text, position, and dimensions (in inches) to a slide. Write add_title_and_content Adds text to the title and main content placeholder of a specific slide. Write batch_update batch_update Write create_or_clear_presentation Creates a new, empty presentation with the given filename,

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FAQ

What does the delete_shape tool do? +

Deletes a specific shape from a slide using its unique ID. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the PPTX MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_shape? +

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

What risk level is delete_shape? +

delete_shape is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_shape? +

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

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

delete_shape is provided by the PPTX MCP Server MCP server (samos123/pptx-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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