set_slide_layout · Wps MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_slide_layout does on Wps

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_slide_layout needs a policy

The tool modifies slide layout in a WPS Office presentation, which is a Write action (creates or modifies data reversibly). It does not delete content (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or involve financial transactions (Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_slide_layout' and description 'Change slide layout' indicate modification of presentation structure. This is a reversible change to a document's formatting/layout properties.

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Verdict

set_slide_layout Rate-limited

set_slide_layout 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": {
    "set_slide_layout": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_slide_layout_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about set_slide_layout

What does the set_slide_layout tool do? +

Change slide layout. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Wps MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_slide_layout? +

Register the Wps MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_slide_layout: 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 Wps. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_slide_layout? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_slide_layout? +

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

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

set_slide_layout is provided by the Wps MCP server (xiao-rx/wps-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.