pcb_calc_impedance

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/pcb-calc-impedance.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pcb_calc_impedance does on Altium-MCP-Suite

AI agents call pcb_calc_impedance 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 pcb_calc_impedance is rated Low

The name implies a read/calculation operation (computing impedance values from PCB parameters) with no side effects. However, the empty description lowers confidence. Based on naming convention and context of sibling tools in an EDA automation server, this is most likely a read/compute operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pcb_calc_impedance' suggests a calculation/query operation on PCB impedance values. Description is empty.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

pcb_calc_impedance Allowed

pcb_calc_impedance 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": {
    "pcb_calc_impedance": {}
  }
}

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 pcb_calc_impedance call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pcb_calc_impedance

What does the pcb_calc_impedance tool do? +

pcb_calc_impedance 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 pcb_calc_impedance? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pcb_calc_impedance? +

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

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

pcb_calc_impedance 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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