set_presenter_notes · Keynote MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_presenter_notes does on Keynote MCP Server

AI agents use set_presenter_notes 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 set_presenter_notes needs a policy

The tool modifies presentation data (presenter notes) without deleting or destroying content. The change is reversible—notes can be edited or replaced. While it affects a presentation document, the impact is limited to metadata/notes rather than core content deletion. Severity is medium because misuse could alter speaker preparation materials, but the effect is not destructive or financially consequential.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_presenter_notes' and description 'Sets the presenter notes for a specific slide' indicate modification of presentation metadata. This is a create/update operation that modifies slide content reversibly.

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Verdict

set_presenter_notes Rate-limited

set_presenter_notes 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": {
    "set_presenter_notes": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_presenter_notes_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 set_presenter_notes

What does the set_presenter_notes tool do? +

Sets the presenter notes for a specific slide. 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 set_presenter_notes? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_presenter_notes? +

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

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

set_presenter_notes 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.