add_text_box · Cross-Platform PowerPoint MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_text_box does on Cross-Platform PowerPoint MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_text_box needs a policy

Adding a text box creates new content within a PowerPoint presentation, which is a reversible modification (can be deleted or edited later). This is a Write operation rather than Read (no retrieval), Execute (no code/command execution), Destructive (reversible), or Financial.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_text_box' indicates creating/adding a new element to a presentation. Server description explicitly mentions 'text manipulation' and 'create, edit, and manage PowerPoint presentations'.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_text_box Rate-limited

add_text_box 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": {
    "add_text_box": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_text_box_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 Cross-Platform PowerPoint MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_text_box

What does the add_text_box tool do? +

add_text_box. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Cross-Platform PowerPoint 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 add_text_box? +

Register the Cross-Platform PowerPoint MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_text_box: 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 Cross-Platform PowerPoint MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_text_box? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_text_box? +

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

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

add_text_box is provided by the Cross-Platform PowerPoint MCP Server MCP server (vancealexander/powerpoint_mcp_crossplatform). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.