design_table_create · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What design_table_create does on Solidworks

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why design_table_create needs a policy

This tool creates a new design table, which is a modification operation that adds data to the SolidWorks design file. While creation is reversible (the table can be deleted), it represents a Write operation rather than Read. The optional SQL data source integration adds complexity but does not elevate to Execute category since the tool itself is focused on table creation, not executing arbitrary queries.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'design_table_create' and description 'Create a new design table with optional SQL data source' indicate creation of a new design artifact.

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Verdict

design_table_create Rate-limited

design_table_create 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": {
    "design_table_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "design_table_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about design_table_create

What does the design_table_create tool do? +

Create a new design table with optional SQL data source. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Solidworks MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on design_table_create? +

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

What risk level is design_table_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit design_table_create? +

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

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

design_table_create is provided by the Solidworks MCP server (solidworks-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.