download_sketchfab_model · Blender MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What download_sketchfab_model does on BlenderMCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why download_sketchfab_model needs a policy

This tool downloads an external asset and imports it into the Blender scene, which is a write/creation operation. It modifies the scene by adding a new object but does not delete or overwrite existing data, and has no financial or destructive implications. Severity is medium because it pulls external content into the environment, which could introduce unwanted assets or large files.

From the tool's definition Download and import a Sketchfab model by its UID

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Verdict

download_sketchfab_model Rate-limited

download_sketchfab_model 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": {
    "download_sketchfab_model": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "download_sketchfab_model_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 BlenderMCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about download_sketchfab_model

What does the download_sketchfab_model tool do? +

Download and import a Sketchfab model by its UID. It is categorised as a Write tool in the BlenderMCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on download_sketchfab_model? +

Register the Blender MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for download_sketchfab_model: 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 BlenderMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is download_sketchfab_model? +

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

Can I rate-limit download_sketchfab_model? +

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

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

download_sketchfab_model is provided by the Blender MCP server (mikeysrecipes/blender-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.