compare_drawing_templates

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why compare_drawing_templates needs a policy

This tool reads and compares template settings between two drawings without modifying, creating, or deleting anything. It is a purely informational/query operation with minimal blast radius.

From the tool's definition Compare template settings between two drawings

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access compare_drawing_templates gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control compare_drawing_templates

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and SolidWorks MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for compare_drawing_templates:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "compare_drawing_templates": {}
  }
}

compare_drawing_templates is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about compare_drawing_templates

What does the compare_drawing_templates tool do? +

Compare template settings between two drawings. It is categorised as a Read tool in the SolidWorks MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on compare_drawing_templates? +

Register the SolidWorks MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for compare_drawing_templates: 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 SolidWorks MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is compare_drawing_templates? +

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

Can I rate-limit compare_drawing_templates? +

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

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

compare_drawing_templates is provided by the SolidWorks MCP Server MCP server (jianzhichun/solidworks-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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