duplicate_slide · PowerPoint Editor MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What duplicate_slide does on PowerPoint Editor MCP Server

AI agents use duplicate_slide 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 duplicate_slide needs a policy

Duplicating a slide is a reversible modification operation that creates a copy of existing content within a presentation. It does not delete, destroy, or execute external code—it simply replicates data. This is a Write-category action with low severity since duplications can be easily undone and have minimal blast radius if performed erroneously.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'duplicate_slide' and description indicating slide copying/duplication. The Chinese description '复制指定的幻灯片' translates to 'duplicate/copy the specified slide', confirming a duplication operation.

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Verdict

duplicate_slide Rate-limited

duplicate_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": {
    "duplicate_slide": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "duplicate_slide_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about duplicate_slide

What does the duplicate_slide tool do? +

复制指定的幻灯片. 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 duplicate_slide? +

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

What risk level is duplicate_slide? +

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

Can I rate-limit duplicate_slide? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the duplicate_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 duplicate_slide completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for duplicate_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 duplicate_slide? +

duplicate_slide 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.