pcb_get_nets

Get all unique net names from the active PCB board.

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/pcb-get-nets.md

What pcb_get_nets does on Eda Agent

AI agents call pcb_get_nets 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.

Why pcb_get_nets is rated Low

The tool only retrieves information about existing nets in the PCB design. It has no side effects, does not modify design state, and poses no risk of data loss or unintended operations. Misuse would at worst expose the net topology, which is design information already visible in the active document.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves 'all unique net names from the active PCB board' with no modification, deletion, or execution capability described. This is a data query operation similar to 'list' or 'get'.

Questions about pcb_get_nets

What does the pcb_get_nets tool do? +

Get all unique net names from the active PCB board. 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 pcb_get_nets? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pcb_get_nets? +

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

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

pcb_get_nets 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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