process_command · AutoCAD MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What process_command does on AutoCAD MCP Server

AI agents invoke process_command to trigger actions in AutoCAD MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why process_command needs a policy

This tool interprets and executes natural language commands against a CAD application via COM interface. The open-ended nature means it could trigger any operation supported by the sibling tools (drawing, saving, and potentially destructive actions), making it an Execute-category tool with high severity due to its broad, unconstrained scope.

From the tool's definition 'Process a natural language command to control AutoCAD' — executes arbitrary natural language instructions that can trigger any CAD operation

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Verdict

process_command Rate-limited

process_command stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "process_command": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "process_command_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about process_command

What does the process_command tool do? +

Process a natural language command to control AutoCAD. Supports commands like. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the AutoCAD MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on process_command? +

Register the AutoCAD MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for process_command: 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 AutoCAD MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is process_command? +

process_command is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit process_command? +

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

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

process_command is provided by the AutoCAD MCP Server MCP server (porta048/autocad-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.