batch_add_ppt_footer · Office MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What batch_add_ppt_footer does on Office MCP Server

AI agents use batch_add_ppt_footer 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 batch_add_ppt_footer needs a policy

Adding footers to PowerPoint slides is a Write operation: it modifies document content but remains fully reversible (footers can be edited or removed without data loss). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. Severity is medium because batch operations on multiple slides could impact document structure, but the change is non-destructive and the user retains full control.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'batch_add_ppt_footer' and description '批量向 PowerPoint 幻灯片添加页脚' (Batch add footer to PowerPoint slides) indicates creation and modification of presentation metadata/content.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

batch_add_ppt_footer Rate-limited

batch_add_ppt_footer 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": {
    "batch_add_ppt_footer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "batch_add_ppt_footer_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about batch_add_ppt_footer

What does the batch_add_ppt_footer tool do? +

批量向 PowerPoint 幻灯片添加页脚. 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 batch_add_ppt_footer? +

Register the Office MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for batch_add_ppt_footer: 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 batch_add_ppt_footer? +

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

Can I rate-limit batch_add_ppt_footer? +

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

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

batch_add_ppt_footer 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.