affix_view_names · Navisworks Viewpoints MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What affix_view_names does on Navisworks Viewpoints

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why affix_view_names needs a policy

This tool modifies existing viewpoint names by prepending/appending text. It is a bulk rename operation — reversible in principle (names can be changed back), so it falls under Write. The blast radius is medium because it can modify many viewpoints at once, potentially causing confusion or data integrity issues in the Navisworks project if done incorrectly.

From the tool's definition "Массово добавить префикс и/или суффикс к именам точек" — bulk add prefix and/or suffix to viewpoint names

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Verdict

affix_view_names Rate-limited

affix_view_names 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": {
    "affix_view_names": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "affix_view_names_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 Navisworks Viewpoints, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about affix_view_names

What does the affix_view_names tool do? +

Массово добавить префикс и/или суффикс к именам точек. Мастер не нужен. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Navisworks Viewpoints MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on affix_view_names? +

Register the Navisworks Viewpoints MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for affix_view_names: 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 Navisworks Viewpoints. Nothing to install.

What risk level is affix_view_names? +

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

Can I rate-limit affix_view_names? +

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

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

affix_view_names is provided by the Navisworks Viewpoints MCP server (mikhalchankasm/navisworks-viewpoints-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.