pcb_normalize_vias

What pcb_normalize_vias does on Eda Agent

AI agents use pcb_normalize_vias 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.

Why pcb_normalize_vias is rated Medium

The tool modifies PCB design artifacts (vias) by applying style rule normalization across the board. This is a write operation because it alters design state reversibly. Severity is medium because misuse could affect circuit integrity or manufacturability if inappropriate rules are applied, but changes are reversible and localized to via styling rather than topology or connectivity.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it will 'snap every via to its dominant routing-via-style rule', which modifies PCB layout properties across potentially many vias. The verb 'snap' and 'normalize' indicate altering existing design elements.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

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

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "pcb_normalize_vias": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pcb_normalize_vias_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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