slide_deck_create · NotebookLM MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What slide_deck_create does on NotebookLM MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why slide_deck_create needs a policy

This tool creates new presentation content within NotebookLM, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. The severity is medium rather than low because misuse could generate misleading or inappropriate slide decks at scale, though the blast radius is limited to content generation without external side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'slide_deck_create' indicates creation of a new artifact (slide deck). Sibling tools like 'audio_overview_create', 'infographic_create', and 'flashcards_create' follow the same pattern of generating content.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

slide_deck_create Rate-limited

slide_deck_create 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": {
    "slide_deck_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "slide_deck_create_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 NotebookLM MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about slide_deck_create

What does the slide_deck_create tool do? +

slide_deck_create. It is categorised as a Write tool in the NotebookLM 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 slide_deck_create? +

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

What risk level is slide_deck_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit slide_deck_create? +

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

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

slide_deck_create is provided by the NotebookLM MCP Server MCP server (set2374/notebooklm-mcp-archived). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.