get_current_view_info

ServerMCP server for Revit - Python
CategoryRead

WHAT IT DOES

What get_current_view_info does on MCP server for Revit - Python

AI agents call get_current_view_info to retrieve information from MCP server for Revit - Python without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_current_view_info needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries metadata about a Revit view without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It has no side effects on the model or system state. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent could gather information about views but cannot harm the model or trigger unintended actions through this tool alone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_current_view_info' and description explicitly states it 'Get detailed information' and 'Returns comprehensive information' about the active view.

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

POLICY

How to control get_current_view_info

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

policy.json

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

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

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Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

Questions about get_current_view_info

What does the get_current_view_info tool do? +

Get detailed information about the currently active view in Revit. Returns comprehensive information including: - View name, type, and ID - Scale and detail level - Crop box status - View family type - View discipline - Template status. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP server for Revit - Python MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_current_view_info? +

Register the MCP server for Revit - Python MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_current_view_info: 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 MCP server for Revit - Python. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_current_view_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_current_view_info? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_current_view_info 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_current_view_info completely? +

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

get_current_view_info is provided by the MCP server for Revit - Python MCP server (mcp-servers-for-revit/mcp-server-for-revit-python). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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