create_slide · Google Slides MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_slide does on Google Slides MCP Server

AI agents use create_slide to create or update resources in Google Slides MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Google Slides MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_slide needs a policy

Creating a slide modifies the presentation by adding content, fitting the Write category definition of operations that create or modify data reversibly. Severity is medium because misuse could result in unwanted slides being added to presentations, but the impact is limited in scope and easily reversible through deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a new slide in a Google Slides presentation' — this is a create operation that adds new content to a presentation, which is reversible (slides can be deleted).

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Verdict

create_slide Rate-limited

create_slide 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": {
    "create_slide": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_slide_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 Google Slides MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_slide

What does the create_slide tool do? +

Create a new slide in a Google Slides presentation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Slides 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 create_slide? +

Register the Google Slides MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_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 Google Slides MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_slide? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_slide? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_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 create_slide completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_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 create_slide? +

create_slide is provided by the Google Slides MCP Server MCP server (vamsikiran353-gif/google-slides-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.