export_to_pdf · Keynote MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What export_to_pdf does on Keynote MCP Server

AI agents use export_to_pdf 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_to_pdf needs a policy

Exporting to PDF creates and writes a new file to disk. This is a Write operation (creates data reversibly) rather than Read (no side effects) or Destructive (the original presentation remains intact). The medium severity reflects that while file creation is reversible and the blast radius is limited, unintended PDF exports could overwrite existing files or create unintended data artifacts.

From the tool's definition Tool exports presentation to PDF file. The description states 'Exports the frontmost Keynote presentation as a PDF file', which creates a new file artifact.

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Verdict

export_to_pdf Rate-limited

export_to_pdf 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_to_pdf": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_to_pdf_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 export_to_pdf

What does the export_to_pdf tool do? +

Exports the frontmost Keynote presentation as a PDF file. 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_to_pdf? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit export_to_pdf? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the export_to_pdf 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_to_pdf completely? +

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

export_to_pdf 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.