list_text_items

Lists all text items on a slide with their content, position, and size

Server Keynote MCP Server superdwayne/keynotemp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_text_items does on Keynote MCP Server

AI agents call list_text_items to retrieve information from Keynote MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_text_items needs a policy

This tool queries and returns information about existing text elements without altering state, executing code, or triggering external operations. It is a straightforward data retrieval function, placing it in the Read category with low severity since exposure poses minimal risk to the Keynote presentation or system.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate it 'Lists all text items on a slide with their content, position, and size' — a purely retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution capability.

Questions about list_text_items

What does the list_text_items tool do? +

Lists all text items on a slide with their content, position, and size. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Keynote MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_text_items? +

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

list_text_items is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_text_items? +

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

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

list_text_items 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.

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