pcb_get_selected_objects

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

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This record as markdown: /tools/altium-mcp-suite/pcb-get-selected-objects.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pcb_get_selected_objects does on Altium-MCP-Suite

AI agents call pcb_get_selected_objects 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_get_selected_objects is rated Low

The 'get_' prefix and 'selected_objects' nomenclature indicate this tool retrieves or queries the current selection state in the PCB editor without side effects. No deletion, modification, execution, or financial operation is implied. In the context of an Altium Designer automation server, querying selected objects is a read-only introspection capability typical of design review and audit workflows.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pcb_get_selected_objects' follows a 'get' pattern with no modification or execution verbs; empty description limits specificity but naming convention strongly suggests retrieval of state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

pcb_get_selected_objects Allowed

pcb_get_selected_objects 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_get_selected_objects": {}
  }
}

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_get_selected_objects call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pcb_get_selected_objects

What does the pcb_get_selected_objects tool do? +

pcb_get_selected_objects 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_get_selected_objects? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pcb_get_selected_objects? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pcb_get_selected_objects 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_get_selected_objects completely? +

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

pcb_get_selected_objects 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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