go_to_slide · Keynote MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What go_to_slide does on Keynote MCP Server

AI agents invoke go_to_slide to trigger actions in Keynote MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why go_to_slide needs a policy

This tool triggers an external operation (controlling an active Keynote slideshow by navigating to a specific slide). It doesn't read, write, or destroy data, but it executes a UI/application action that affects the state of a running presentation.

From the tool's definition Jumps to a specific slide during an active Keynote slideshow

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

go_to_slide Rate-limited

go_to_slide stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "go_to_slide": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "go_to_slide_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "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 go_to_slide

What does the go_to_slide tool do? +

Jumps to a specific slide during an active Keynote slideshow. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Keynote MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on go_to_slide? +

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

go_to_slide is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit go_to_slide? +

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

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

go_to_slide 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.