add-slide-section-header · Powerpoint MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add-slide-section-header does on Powerpoint MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add-slide-section-header needs a policy

This tool creates and inserts new slide content into a PowerPoint presentation, which is a reversible modification operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or involve financial transactions. The severity is medium because misuse could create unwanted slides, but the effects are easily undone through standard presentation editing (undo, delete slides).

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'add-slide' and description states it 'adds a section header slide to the presentation you are working on', indicating creation/modification of presentation content.

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Verdict

add-slide-section-header Rate-limited

add-slide-section-header 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": {
    "add-slide-section-header": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add-slide-section-header_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 Powerpoint MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add-slide-section-header

What does the add-slide-section-header tool do? +

This tool adds a section header (a.k.a segue) slide to the presentation you are working on. The tool doesn. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Powerpoint 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 add-slide-section-header? +

Register the Powerpoint MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add-slide-section-header: 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 Powerpoint MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add-slide-section-header? +

add-slide-section-header is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit add-slide-section-header? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add-slide-section-header 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 add-slide-section-header completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add-slide-section-header. 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 add-slide-section-header? +

add-slide-section-header is provided by the Powerpoint MCP Server MCP server (supercurses/powerpoint). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.