obj_select

A write tool on the Eda Agent MCP server.

SERVEREda Agent SOURCEsalitronic/eda-agent

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/eda-agent/obj-select.md

WHAT IT DOES

What obj_select does on Eda Agent

AI agents use obj_select to create or update resources in Eda Agent, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Eda Agent environment.

RISK

Why obj_select is rated Medium

In EDA/CAD tools, 'select' operations typically change the selection state of objects in the design canvas, which is a reversible UI/state modification (Write). However, with no description available, confidence is low. It could also be a Read operation (querying selected objects) or a precursor to other actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'obj_select' — description is empty and uninformative.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

obj_select Rate-limited

obj_select 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": {
    "obj_select": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "obj_select_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 Eda Agent, apply this rule, and every obj_select call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about obj_select

What does the obj_select tool do? +

obj_select is a write tool on the Eda Agent MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Eda Agent MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on obj_select? +

Register the Eda Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for obj_select: 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 obj_select? +

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

Can I rate-limit obj_select? +

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

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

obj_select 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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