get_visible_entities_in_view

List handles visible in a mapped view snapshot.

SERVERPypi:best Cad SOURCEpypi:best-cad-mcp
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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What get_visible_entities_in_view does on Pypi:best Cad

AI agents call get_visible_entities_in_view to retrieve information from Pypi:best Cad without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_visible_entities_in_view is rated Low

This tool queries and returns a list of visible entities from a CAD view snapshot. It performs data retrieval only—listing/getting information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. No state changes occur in the CAD model. The blast radius is minimal as misuse would only result in reading unintended view data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_visible_entities_in_view' and description 'List handles visible in a mapped view snapshot' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Questions about get_visible_entities_in_view

What does the get_visible_entities_in_view tool do? +

List handles visible in a mapped view snapshot. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Pypi:best Cad MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_visible_entities_in_view? +

Register the Pypi:best Cad MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_visible_entities_in_view: 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 Pypi:best Cad. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_visible_entities_in_view? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_visible_entities_in_view? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_visible_entities_in_view 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_visible_entities_in_view completely? +

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

get_visible_entities_in_view is provided by the Pypi:best Cad MCP server (pypi:best-cad-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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