obj_copy

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

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/altium-mcp-suite/obj-copy.md

WHAT IT DOES

What obj_copy does on Altium-MCP-Suite

AI agents use obj_copy to create or update resources in Altium-MCP-Suite, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Altium-MCP-Suite environment.

RISK

Why obj_copy is rated Medium

'obj_copy' most likely creates duplicates of design objects (schematic components, PCB elements, library items, etc.), which is a write operation—it modifies project state reversibly. Without a description, confidence is moderate (0.75). The severity is medium because misuse by an AI agent could clutter designs or create unwanted duplicates, but the action is undoable via undo or deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'obj_copy' suggests it creates or modifies data by copying design objects within Altium Designer.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

obj_copy Rate-limited

obj_copy stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "obj_copy": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "obj_copy_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT 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 obj_copy call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about obj_copy

What does the obj_copy tool do? +

obj_copy is a write tool on the Altium-MCP-Suite MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Altium-MCP-Suite MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on obj_copy? +

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

obj_copy is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit obj_copy? +

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

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

obj_copy 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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