reorder_sheet_pages · Kicad MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What reorder_sheet_pages does on Kicad

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why reorder_sheet_pages needs a policy

This tool modifies the project structure by changing the order of hierarchical sheets, which is a Write operation (reversible modification). It does not delete sheets (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), nor involve financial transactions (Financial). While it affects project organization, the changes can be undone through another reorder operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Reorder hierarchical sheets by specifying the desired UUID order' - a reordering operation that modifies the structural organization of KiCad project sheets.

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Verdict

reorder_sheet_pages Rate-limited

reorder_sheet_pages 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": {
    "reorder_sheet_pages": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "reorder_sheet_pages_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about reorder_sheet_pages

What does the reorder_sheet_pages tool do? +

Reorder hierarchical sheets by specifying the desired UUID order. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Kicad MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on reorder_sheet_pages? +

Register the Kicad MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for reorder_sheet_pages: 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 Kicad. Nothing to install.

What risk level is reorder_sheet_pages? +

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

Can I rate-limit reorder_sheet_pages? +

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

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

reorder_sheet_pages is provided by the Kicad MCP server (productofamerica/mcp-server-kicad). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.