AI agents call ppt_list_smartart_layouts to retrieve information from Ppt without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
The 'list' verb indicates data retrieval of available SmartArt layout options. This is a non-destructive query operation that would populate UI choices or provide information to the agent without modifying any presentation data. No side effects are expected from invoking this tool.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'ppt_list_smartart_layouts' contains the verb 'list', which typically retrieves or enumerates data without modification. The description is empty, but the naming pattern is consistent with read-only query tools on this PowerPoint server.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access ppt_list_smartart_layouts gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Ppt, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for ppt_list_smartart_layouts:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"ppt_list_smartart_layouts": {}
}
}ppt_list_smartart_layouts is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
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ppt_list_smartart_layouts. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ppt MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Ppt MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ppt_list_smartart_layouts: 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 Ppt. Nothing to install.
ppt_list_smartart_layouts is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ppt_list_smartart_layouts 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ppt_list_smartart_layouts. 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.
ppt_list_smartart_layouts is provided by the Ppt MCP server (ykuwai/ppt-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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