add_slide_animation · PowerPoint Editor MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_slide_animation does on PowerPoint Editor MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_slide_animation needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies slide animations and transitions, which are reversible changes to presentation content. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete content, or cause irreversible damage. It falls clearly into the Write category as a content creation/modification operation. The blast radius of misuse is low—an AI agent adding unwanted animations could be easily removed or undone by a user.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it adds animation and transition effects to slides: '为幻灯片添加动画过渡效果' (add animation transition effects to slides).

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Verdict

add_slide_animation Rate-limited

add_slide_animation 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_slide_animation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_slide_animation_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 PowerPoint Editor MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_slide_animation

What does the add_slide_animation tool do? +

为幻灯片添加动画过渡效果，让演示更生动有趣。推荐在创建演示文稿时使用，可以让幻灯片切换更加流畅美观. It is categorised as a Write tool in the PowerPoint Editor 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_slide_animation? +

Register the PowerPoint Editor MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_slide_animation: 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 PowerPoint Editor MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_slide_animation? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_slide_animation? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_slide_animation 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_slide_animation completely? +

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

add_slide_animation is provided by the PowerPoint Editor MCP Server MCP server (weichenleeeee123/ppt-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.