get_project_structure

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_project_structure needs a policy

This tool retrieves information about project organization and file hierarchy. It performs a query operation that returns data about an existing project without modifying files, executing code, or triggering external operations. The action is purely informational and has no side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_project_structure' and description 'Get the structure and files of a KiCad project' indicate retrieval of project metadata and file listing with no modification or execution capabilities.

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

POLICY

How to control get_project_structure

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

policy.json

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

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

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about get_project_structure

What does the get_project_structure tool do? +

Get the structure and files of a KiCad project. It is categorised as a Read tool in the KiCad MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_project_structure? +

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

What risk level is get_project_structure? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_project_structure? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_project_structure 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_project_structure completely? +

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

get_project_structure is provided by the KiCad MCP Server MCP server (lamaalrajih/kicad-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every KiCad MCP Server tool call.

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