export_file · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What export_file does on Solidworks

AI agents use export_file 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 export_file needs a policy

Export operations create new files or data artifacts without permanently altering the source model. This is a Write action (data creation/generation) rather than Read (the operation produces output, not just queries), Destructive (no data loss), Execute (no arbitrary code execution—just format conversion), or Financial.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'export_file' and description 'Export the current model to various formats' indicate data generation and output creation.

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Verdict

export_file Rate-limited

export_file 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": {
    "export_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_file_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about export_file

What does the export_file tool do? +

Export the current model to various formats. 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 export_file? +

Register the Solidworks MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for export_file: 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 export_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit export_file? +

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

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

export_file 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.