set_slide_body · Keynote MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_slide_body does on Keynote MCP Server

AI agents use set_slide_body 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_slide_body needs a policy

The tool modifies slide content (body text) within a presentation, which is a reversible change. While presentations can be important documents, the modification is not destructive (content can be edited or undone), not financial, and does not execute arbitrary code. It fits the Write category as a content modification operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_slide_body' combined with description 'Sets the body text of a slide' indicates creation or modification of presentation content. This is a reversible write operation on slide content.

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Verdict

set_slide_body Rate-limited

set_slide_body 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_slide_body": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_slide_body_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_slide_body

What does the set_slide_body tool do? +

Sets the body text of a 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_slide_body? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_slide_body? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_slide_body 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_slide_body completely? +

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

set_slide_body 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.