pcb_copy_designators_to_mech

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/pcb-copy-designators-to-mech.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pcb_copy_designators_to_mech does on Altium-MCP-Suite

AI agents use pcb_copy_designators_to_mech 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 pcb_copy_designators_to_mech is rated Medium

This tool copies designators to the mechanical representation, which modifies PCB design data reversibly. The action is Write-class (creates/updates data) rather than Read (no side effects) or Destructive (not irreversible). Severity is medium because misuse could corrupt designator mappings affecting design documentation and manufacturing, but the change is typically reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pcb_copy_designators_to_mech' indicates copying designators (component reference labels) from PCB to mechanical data, modifying design artifacts.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

pcb_copy_designators_to_mech Rate-limited

pcb_copy_designators_to_mech 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": {
    "pcb_copy_designators_to_mech": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pcb_copy_designators_to_mech_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 pcb_copy_designators_to_mech call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pcb_copy_designators_to_mech

What does the pcb_copy_designators_to_mech tool do? +

pcb_copy_designators_to_mech 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 pcb_copy_designators_to_mech? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pcb_copy_designators_to_mech? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pcb_copy_designators_to_mech 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_copy_designators_to_mech completely? +

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

pcb_copy_designators_to_mech 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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