get_net_connections

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

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/altium-mcp-suite/get-net-connections.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_net_connections does on Altium-MCP-Suite

AI agents call get_net_connections 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_net_connections is rated Low

The 'get_' prefix strongly suggests a read operation that queries net connection information from an Altium PCB project without side effects. Although the description is empty, the naming convention and context of related tools on this server (which include explicit write operations like 'create_net_class' and 'create_pcb_footprint') support classifying this as a simple data retrieval operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_net_connections' and belongs to an Altium project control server. Contextually similar tools in the sibling list like 'get_all_component_property_names' are read-only query operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_net_connections 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_net_connections, this is the rule to start with:

get_net_connections Allowed

get_net_connections 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_net_connections": {}
  }
}

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_net_connections call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_net_connections

What does the get_net_connections tool do? +

get_net_connections 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_net_connections? +

Register the Altium-MCP-Suite MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_net_connections: 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_net_connections? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_net_connections? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_net_connections 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_net_connections completely? +

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

get_net_connections 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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