keynote_get_design_snapshot

One-call setup for redesign: exports all slides as PNG images AND returns the full element tree for every slide. This is the best starting point for a full presentation redesign or polish pass.

Server Keynote tszaks/keynote-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What keynote_get_design_snapshot does on Keynote

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

Why keynote_get_design_snapshot needs a policy

This tool retrieves and analyzes existing presentation data without modifying or deleting anything. It exports visual representations and structural metadata, enabling visual analysis and planning, but performs no side effects. The 'full element tree' return is metadata inspection.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'exports all slides as PNG images AND returns the full element tree for every slide' — both read-only operations. No modifications, deletions, or external execution described.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about keynote_get_design_snapshot

What does the keynote_get_design_snapshot tool do? +

One-call setup for redesign: exports all slides as PNG images AND returns the full element tree for every slide. This is the best starting point for a full presentation redesign or polish pass. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Keynote MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on keynote_get_design_snapshot? +

Register the Keynote MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for keynote_get_design_snapshot: 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. Nothing to install.

What risk level is keynote_get_design_snapshot? +

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

Can I rate-limit keynote_get_design_snapshot? +

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

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

keynote_get_design_snapshot is provided by the Keynote MCP server (tszaks/keynote-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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