LibreOffice MCP Tools

presentation_add_slide

Add a new slide to a LibreOffice presentation with title, body text, and speaker notes for creating or expanding slide decks.

Instructions

Add a new slide to a presentation.

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": {
      "docId": "<docId>",
      "title": "<title>"
    },
    "name": "presentation_add_slide"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description
`docId`	Yes	Document handle returned by document_open
`title`	Yes	Slide title
`body`	No	Slide body text
`notes`	No	Speaker notes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv0.1.0Apr 21, 2026

TDQS

C2.9/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden but offers minimal behavioral insight. It states the tool adds a slide but doesn't disclose permissions needed, whether changes are saved automatically, error conditions, or what happens to slide order. For a mutation tool with zero annotation coverage, this is a significant gap in transparency.

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?

The description is a single, efficient sentence that front-loads the core action without unnecessary words. Every part ('Add a new slide to a presentation') directly contributes to understanding the tool's function, making it optimally concise.

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

Completeness2/5

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

For a mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It lacks information on behavioral traits (e.g., side effects, error handling), usage context relative to siblings, and output details. Given the complexity of adding slides and the absence of structured data, more descriptive content is needed.

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 parameters are fully documented in the schema. The description adds no additional meaning beyond implying 'docId' refers to a presentation and 'title', 'body', 'notes' are slide components. This meets the baseline for high schema coverage but doesn't enhance understanding.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the action ('Add') and resource ('new slide to a presentation'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It distinguishes from siblings like 'presentation_update_slide' by specifying creation rather than modification. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from other slide-related tools like 'presentation_list_slides', keeping it from a perfect score.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention prerequisites (e.g., needing an open document via 'document_open'), exclusions, or comparisons to sibling tools like 'presentation_update_slide' for modifying existing slides. This leaves the agent without contextual usage cues.

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