lib_get_footprints

A read tool on the Eda Agent MCP server.

SERVEREda Agent SOURCEsalitronic/eda-agent

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/eda-agent/lib-get-footprints.md

WHAT IT DOES

What lib_get_footprints does on Eda Agent

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

RISK

Why lib_get_footprints is rated Low

Based on naming convention, this tool retrieves or queries footprint data from Altium Designer's component library without modifying, deleting, or executing operations. The 'get' prefix is characteristic of Read category tools.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'lib_get_footprints' indicates a retrieval operation for footprint library data. The verb 'get' is a read-only action. No description provided to confirm side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs lib_get_footprints safely

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

lib_get_footprints Allowed

lib_get_footprints 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": {
    "lib_get_footprints": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Eda Agent, apply this rule, and every lib_get_footprints call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about lib_get_footprints

What does the lib_get_footprints tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on lib_get_footprints? +

Register the Eda Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for lib_get_footprints: 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 Eda Agent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is lib_get_footprints? +

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

Can I rate-limit lib_get_footprints? +

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

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

lib_get_footprints is provided by the Eda Agent MCP server (salitronic/eda-agent). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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