pcb_clear_source_footprint_library

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

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

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/altium-mcp-suite/pcb-clear-source-footprint-library.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pcb_clear_source_footprint_library does on Altium-MCP-Suite

AI agents call pcb_clear_source_footprint_library to permanently remove resources in Altium-MCP-Suite, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why pcb_clear_source_footprint_library is rated Critical

The word 'clear' in the tool name implies removing or wiping data (footprint library references) from a PCB design, which is typically irreversible. However, the empty description means the exact behavior is unknown. Given the context of an EDA tool with 'clear' in the name targeting library data, Destructive is the most likely category, but confidence is reduced due to lack of description.

From the tool's definition Tool name: pcb_clear_source_footprint_library — 'clear' suggests irreversible removal of source footprint library associations; description is empty, lowering confidence.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

pcb_clear_source_footprint_library Hidden

pcb_clear_source_footprint_library is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "pcb_clear_source_footprint_library"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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_clear_source_footprint_library call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pcb_clear_source_footprint_library

What does the pcb_clear_source_footprint_library tool do? +

pcb_clear_source_footprint_library is a destructive tool on the Altium-MCP-Suite MCP server. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Altium-MCP-Suite MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on pcb_clear_source_footprint_library? +

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

pcb_clear_source_footprint_library is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit pcb_clear_source_footprint_library? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pcb_clear_source_footprint_library 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_clear_source_footprint_library completely? +

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

pcb_clear_source_footprint_library 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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