create_dovetail · Sketchup MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_dovetail does on SketchupMCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_dovetail needs a policy

This tool creates a dovetail joint (a specific woodworking joint geometry) between existing components in SketchUp. It modifies the 3D model by adding/shaping geometry, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition 'Create a dovetail joint between two components' — creates new geometry/modifications in the SketchUp model

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_dovetail Rate-limited

create_dovetail 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_dovetail": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_dovetail_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 SketchupMCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_dovetail

What does the create_dovetail tool do? +

Create a dovetail joint between two components. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SketchupMCP 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_dovetail? +

Register the Sketchup MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_dovetail: 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 SketchupMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_dovetail? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_dovetail? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_dovetail 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_dovetail completely? +

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

create_dovetail is provided by the Sketchup MCP server (piexl/sketchup-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.