gdrive_create_slides · Mcp Google Gdrive MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gdrive_create_slides does on Mcp Google Gdrive

AI agents use gdrive_create_slides to create or update resources in Mcp Google Gdrive — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Mcp Google Gdrive environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gdrive_create_slides needs a policy

This tool creates new data (a Google Slides presentation) in Google Drive, which is a reversible operation. Users can delete or modify created presentations later. This qualifies as Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'gdrive_create_slides' and description states 'Create a new Google Slides presentation.' The verb 'create' indicates data creation rather than retrieval or deletion.

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Verdict

gdrive_create_slides Rate-limited

gdrive_create_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": {
    "gdrive_create_slides": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gdrive_create_slides_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 Mcp Google Gdrive, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about gdrive_create_slides

What does the gdrive_create_slides tool do? +

Create a new Google Slides presentation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Google Gdrive MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on gdrive_create_slides? +

Register the Mcp Google Gdrive MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gdrive_create_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 Mcp Google Gdrive. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gdrive_create_slides? +

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

Can I rate-limit gdrive_create_slides? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gdrive_create_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 gdrive_create_slides completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gdrive_create_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 gdrive_create_slides? +

gdrive_create_slides is provided by the Mcp Google Gdrive MCP server (sleepytimeshon/mcp-google-gdrive). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.