pcb_delete_object

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

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

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

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This record as markdown: /tools/altium-mcp-suite/pcb-delete-object.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pcb_delete_object does on Altium-MCP-Suite

AI agents call pcb_delete_object 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_delete_object is rated Critical

The name explicitly uses 'delete', which falls under the Destructive category as it irreversibly removes data. While the empty description reduces certainty slightly, the semantic meaning of the function name is clear and unambiguous. In a PCB design context, deleting objects cannot be undone programmatically via this tool, making it a high-severity destructive action.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'pcb_delete_object' with no description provided. The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of data. In the context of an Altium Designer automation server managing PCB designs, this would permanently remove circuit board design elements.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

pcb_delete_object Hidden

pcb_delete_object 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_delete_object"
  ]
}

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_delete_object call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pcb_delete_object

What does the pcb_delete_object tool do? +

pcb_delete_object 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_delete_object? +

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

pcb_delete_object 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_delete_object? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pcb_delete_object 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_delete_object completely? +

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

pcb_delete_object 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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