transform_component · Sketchup MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What transform_component does on SketchupMCP

AI agents use transform_component 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 transform_component needs a policy

This tool modifies the spatial properties (position, rotation, scale) of an existing component in SketchUp. These changes are reversible (the component still exists, just repositioned/resized), placing it in the Write category. Misuse could displace or distort components in a 3D model, but the data is not destroyed.

From the tool's definition Transform a component's position, rotation, or scale

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Verdict

transform_component Rate-limited

transform_component 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": {
    "transform_component": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "transform_component_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about transform_component

What does the transform_component tool do? +

Transform a component's position, rotation, or scale. 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 transform_component? +

Register the Sketchup MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for transform_component: 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 transform_component? +

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

Can I rate-limit transform_component? +

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

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

transform_component 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.