robodk.open_station · RoboDK MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What robodk.open_station does on RoboDK MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why robodk.open_station needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies application state by either instantiating new stations or switching active contexts. While not as severe as Execute (which might run arbitrary commands) or Destructive (which would permanently delete data), it is a Write operation that reversibly changes the RoboDK environment.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it can 'Create a new empty station or open an existing one.' Creating a new station modifies the state of the RoboDK application by adding a new project entity.

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Verdict

robodk.open_station Rate-limited

robodk.open_station 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "robodk.open_station": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "robodk.open_station_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches RoboDK MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about robodk.open_station

What does the robodk.open_station tool do? +

Create a new empty station or open an existing one. It is categorised as a Write tool in the RoboDK 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 robodk.open_station? +

Register the RoboDK MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for robodk.open_station: 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 RoboDK MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is robodk.open_station? +

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

Can I rate-limit robodk.open_station? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the robodk.open_station 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 robodk.open_station completely? +

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

robodk.open_station is provided by the RoboDK MCP Server MCP server (lilyuppi/mcp_robodk). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.