rearrange_slides · PPTX MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What rearrange_slides does on PPTX MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why rearrange_slides needs a policy

Rearranging slides is a reversible modification operation—slides are reordered but not deleted or destroyed, and the action can be undone by rearranging again. This falls squarely into the Write category. Severity is medium because misuse could corrupt presentation logic or confuse audiences, but the operation is non-destructive and confined to a single document.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it "rearrange[s] slides in a PowerPoint presentation," which modifies the structure and order of presentation content.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

rearrange_slides Rate-limited

rearrange_slides 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": {
    "rearrange_slides": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "rearrange_slides_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about rearrange_slides

What does the rearrange_slides tool do? +

Rearrange slides in a PowerPoint presentation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the PPTX 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 rearrange_slides? +

Register the PPTX MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for rearrange_slides: 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 rearrange_slides? +

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

Can I rate-limit rearrange_slides? +

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

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

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