add_table · Keynote MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_table does on Keynote MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_table needs a policy

This tool creates new tabular content within an existing presentation slide, which is a reversible modification operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. The blast radius is limited to the presentation being edited—accidental misuse would add unwanted tables but could be undone by the user.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_table' and description 'Adds a table to a slide' indicate creation of new content within a presentation document.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_table Rate-limited

add_table 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_table": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_table_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 Keynote MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_table

What does the add_table tool do? +

Adds a table to a slide with the specified number of rows and columns. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Keynote 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_table? +

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

What risk level is add_table? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_table? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_table 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_table completely? +

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

add_table is provided by the Keynote MCP Server MCP server (superdwayne/keynotemp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.