bim_status
AI agents call bim_status to retrieve information from FreeCAD MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Given the BIM server context and naming convention, 'bim_status' most likely queries the current state of a BIM model or project (e.g., model validity, open documents, unsaved changes). This is a non-destructive retrieval operation with no side effects. The empty description reduces confidence slightly, but the naming pattern is clear.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'bim_status' with empty description suggests a status query operation. In CAD/BIM (Building Information Modeling) contexts, 'status' operations typically retrieve state information without modification.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
bim_status. It is categorised as a Read tool in the FreeCAD MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the FreeCAD MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bim_status: 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 FreeCAD MCP. Nothing to install.
bim_status is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the bim_status 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for bim_status. 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.
bim_status is provided by the FreeCAD MCP server (sandraschi/freecad-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Every MCP server has a record like this.
Type a name, get the same breakdown: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, capabilities, recommended policy.
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