add_ppt_speaker_notes · Office MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_ppt_speaker_notes does on Office MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_ppt_speaker_notes needs a policy

Adding speaker notes to PowerPoint slides is a reversible modification operation that creates or edits content within a presentation. It does not execute code, delete data, or perform financial transactions. It aligns with the Write category as it modifies document content that can be edited or undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_ppt_speaker_notes' and description indicating it adds speaker notes to PowerPoint slides. This is a create/modify operation on document content.

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Verdict

add_ppt_speaker_notes Rate-limited

add_ppt_speaker_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": {
    "add_ppt_speaker_notes": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_ppt_speaker_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 Office MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_ppt_speaker_notes

What does the add_ppt_speaker_notes tool do? +

向 PowerPoint 幻灯片添加演讲者备注. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Office 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_ppt_speaker_notes? +

Register the Office MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_ppt_speaker_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 Office MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_ppt_speaker_notes? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_ppt_speaker_notes? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_ppt_speaker_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 add_ppt_speaker_notes completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_ppt_speaker_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 add_ppt_speaker_notes? +

add_ppt_speaker_notes is provided by the Office MCP Server MCP server (walkingzzzy/office-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.