Medium Risk

hfss_create_project

Create a new HFSS project. Returns project info on success.

How to control hfss_create_project ↓

What hfss_create_project does on HFSS MCP Server

AI agents use hfss_create_project to create or update resources in HFSS MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your HFSS MCP Server environment.

Medium Risk

Why hfss_create_project needs a policy

This tool creates a new simulation project in ANSYS HFSS, which is a reversible modification of local project state. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, move money, or directly affect external systems beyond the HFSS environment. However, it is classified as medium severity because an agent could create numerous projects, consuming resources or obfuscating legitimate work.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'hfss_create_project' and description 'Create a new HFSS project' indicate data creation without deletion or external system modification.

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

How to control hfss_create_project

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "hfss_create_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "hfss_create_project_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

hfss_create_project stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register HFSS MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about hfss_create_project

What does the hfss_create_project tool do? +

Create a new HFSS project. Returns project info on success. It is categorised as a Write tool in the HFSS MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on hfss_create_project? +

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

What risk level is hfss_create_project? +

hfss_create_project is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit hfss_create_project? +

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

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

hfss_create_project is provided by the HFSS MCP Server MCP server (leonardwy/hfss_mcpserver). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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