get_footprint_primitives

A read tool on the Altium-MCP-Suite MCP server.

SERVERAltium-MCP-Suite SOURCEM-R-Abedini/Altium-MCP-Suite

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/altium-mcp-suite/get-footprint-primitives.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_footprint_primitives does on Altium-MCP-Suite

AI agents call get_footprint_primitives to retrieve information from Altium-MCP-Suite without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_footprint_primitives is rated Low

The 'get_' prefix and context within Altium PCB design tools (alongside similar read tools like 'get_all_component_property_names') indicates this retrieves footprint primitive data from the project. No side effects, modifications, or destructive actions are implied. Low severity due to informational nature only.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_footprint_primitives' uses the verb 'get', which retrieves data without modification. The empty description prevents full confirmation, but the pattern matches read-only query operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_footprint_primitives safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Altium-MCP-Suite, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_footprint_primitives, this is the rule to start with:

get_footprint_primitives Allowed

get_footprint_primitives is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_footprint_primitives": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Altium-MCP-Suite, apply this rule, and every get_footprint_primitives call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_footprint_primitives

What does the get_footprint_primitives tool do? +

get_footprint_primitives is a read tool on the Altium-MCP-Suite MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Altium-MCP-Suite MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_footprint_primitives? +

Register the Altium-MCP-Suite MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_footprint_primitives: 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 Altium-MCP-Suite. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_footprint_primitives? +

get_footprint_primitives is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_footprint_primitives? +

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

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

get_footprint_primitives is provided by the Altium-MCP-Suite MCP server (M-R-Abedini/Altium-MCP-Suite). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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