export_slide_to_image · Keynote MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What export_slide_to_image does on Keynote MCP Server

AI agents use export_slide_to_image 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 export_slide_to_image needs a policy

This tool creates new image files from presentation slides. While it produces output files, the operation is reversible (exported files can be deleted) and has no destructive effect on the source presentation or other system state. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. The blast radius of misuse is limited to disk space consumption and creation of unwanted image files.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'export_slide_to_image' and description states 'Exports a single slide as an image file'. Exports are file creation/write operations that generate output files.

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Verdict

export_slide_to_image Rate-limited

export_slide_to_image 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": {
    "export_slide_to_image": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_slide_to_image_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

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 export_slide_to_image

What does the export_slide_to_image tool do? +

Exports a single slide as an image file. Exports all slides to a temporary directory,. 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 export_slide_to_image? +

Register the Keynote MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for export_slide_to_image: 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 export_slide_to_image? +

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

Can I rate-limit export_slide_to_image? +

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

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

export_slide_to_image 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.