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gws-mcp__slides_get

Read-only

Get the content of a Google Slides presentation. Returns slide objectIds, placeholder types (TITLE/BODY/SUBTITLE), and text content — stripped of layout/styling data to fit context windows. Use the returned objectIds with slides_batch_update for edits.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "presentation_id": "<presentation_id>"
    },
    "name": "gws-mcp__slides_get"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
accountNoOptional email address of the connected account to use (e.g. 'user@gmail.com'). If omitted, the default account is used.
presentation_idYesThe Google Slides presentation ID (from the URL)

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

readOnlyHint already declares the safety profile, yet the description adds real behavioral value beyond it: it discloses the return shape (objectIds, placeholder types TITLE/BODY/SUBTITLE, text) and, critically, that layout/styling data is stripped to fit context windows — a truncation trait the agent must know about.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Three short sentences, front-loaded with purpose, then return shape, then the follow-up action. Each sentence carries distinct information with no repetition of the name or title.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With no output schema, the description responsibly summarizes what comes back and what is deliberately omitted. It is nearly complete for a two-parameter read tool; only edge cases (invalid ID behavior, very large decks) are left unaddressed.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so both parameters (account, presentation_id) are already documented in the schema, including that the ID comes from the URL. The description adds no further parameter meaning, so the baseline 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb and resource ('Get the content of a Google Slides presentation') and immediately names the editable counterpart, slides_batch_update, so the agent can separate the read path from the write path without opening a schema.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The closing sentence gives a clear follow-up path for edits ('Use the returned objectIds with slides_batch_update'), implying this is the read-first step. It does not state exclusions, e.g., that metadata-only needs are better served elsewhere, but the operational context is clear.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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