Get current model and sketch context for diagnostics. Returns a JSON object with the following fields: - hasModel (boolean): whether a model is currently open - modelName (string): name of the active model (e.g.,
AI agents call get_sketch_context to retrieve information from SolidWorks MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This is a diagnostic query tool that retrieves state information about the currently open model and sketch context. It has no side effects, does not execute operations, create/modify data, or trigger external actions. It is purely informational—a read-only operation typical of status or context inspection tools.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_sketch_context' and description 'Get current model and sketch context for diagnostics' indicate a retrieval operation.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_sketch_context gives an agent:
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 get_sketch_context:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"get_sketch_context": {}
}
}get_sketch_context is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
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Get current model and sketch context for diagnostics. Returns a JSON object with the following fields: - hasModel (boolean): whether a model is currently open - modelName (string): name of the active model (e.g.,. It is categorised as a Read tool in the SolidWorks MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the SolidWorks MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_sketch_context: 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.
get_sketch_context is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_sketch_context 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_sketch_context. 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.
get_sketch_context 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.
Start from SolidWorks MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.
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