create_object · FreeCAD MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_object does on FreeCAD MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_object needs a policy

create_object reversibly creates new 3D objects within a FreeCAD document. This is a Write operation—data is added but can be undone or deleted. Severity is medium because misuse could result in cluttered or incorrect models, but the effects are reversible and confined to the document workspace.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_object' and sibling tools including 'delete_object', 'edit_object', and 'insert_part_from_library' indicate data creation/modification capabilities.

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Verdict

create_object Rate-limited

create_object 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": {
    "create_object": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_object_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_object

What does the create_object tool do? +

create_object. It is categorised as a Write tool in the FreeCAD MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_object? +

Register the FreeCAD MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_object: 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 FreeCAD MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_object? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_object? +

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

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

create_object is provided by the FreeCAD MCP server (lzy-hhhh/freecad). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.