get_current_view_info

A read tool on the Revit MCP server.

SERVERRevit MCP Server SOURCEdemolinator/revit-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/demolinator-revit-mcp-server/get-current-view-info.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_current_view_info does on Revit MCP Server

AI agents call get_current_view_info to retrieve information from Revit MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_current_view_info is rated Low

The tool retrieves information about the current view in Revit, which is a read-only operation with no side effects. It queries state without altering the model, design, or any persistent data. The sibling tools on this server show a mix of read (analyze_model_statistics, check_clashes) and write/execute operations (create_detail_line, create_duct, etc.), confirming this server includes both types.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_current_view_info' indicates a retrieval operation. The prefix 'get_' is a standard read pattern. No description provided, but the name strongly suggests querying current view information without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_current_view_info safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Revit MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_current_view_info, this is the rule to start with:

get_current_view_info Allowed

get_current_view_info 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": {
    "get_current_view_info": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Revit MCP Server, apply this rule, and every get_current_view_info call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_current_view_info

What does the get_current_view_info tool do? +

get_current_view_info is a read tool on the Revit MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Revit MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_current_view_info? +

Register the Revit MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_current_view_info: 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 Revit MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_current_view_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_current_view_info? +

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

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

get_current_view_info is provided by the Revit MCP Server MCP server (demolinator/revit-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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