sch_place_components

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/sch-place-components.md

WHAT IT DOES

What sch_place_components does on Altium-MCP-Suite

AI agents use sch_place_components 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 sch_place_components is rated Medium

The name strongly implies placing (creating/positioning) components onto a schematic, which is a Write operation that modifies design data. However, the empty description lowers confidence. Given the server context (Altium Designer schematic automation), placing components modifies the schematic document. Severity is high because misplacement could corrupt a PCB design.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'sch_place_components' — 'place' suggests creating/positioning components on a schematic; description is empty and uninformative.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

sch_place_components Rate-limited

sch_place_components 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": {
    "sch_place_components": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sch_place_components_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 sch_place_components call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about sch_place_components

What does the sch_place_components tool do? +

sch_place_components 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 sch_place_components? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit sch_place_components? +

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

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

sch_place_components 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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