sch_toggle_pin_visibility

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-toggle-pin-visibility.md

WHAT IT DOES

What sch_toggle_pin_visibility does on Altium-MCP-Suite

AI agents use sch_toggle_pin_visibility 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_toggle_pin_visibility is rated Medium

This tool modifies schematic design state (pin visibility) but does not delete data or execute arbitrary code. The change is reversible by toggling again. While it affects design presentation, it falls under Write category as a design modification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'sch_toggle_pin_visibility' indicates modification of schematic pin visibility state in Altium Designer; 'toggle' implies reversible state change on design elements.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

sch_toggle_pin_visibility Rate-limited

sch_toggle_pin_visibility 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_toggle_pin_visibility": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sch_toggle_pin_visibility_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_toggle_pin_visibility call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about sch_toggle_pin_visibility

What does the sch_toggle_pin_visibility tool do? +

sch_toggle_pin_visibility 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_toggle_pin_visibility? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit sch_toggle_pin_visibility? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sch_toggle_pin_visibility 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_toggle_pin_visibility completely? +

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

sch_toggle_pin_visibility 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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