export_with_options · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What export_with_options does on Solidworks

AI agents use export_with_options 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_with_options needs a policy

This tool is classified as Write rather than Read because export operations create and persist new files or data outputs, modifying the system state beyond temporary retrieval. It is not Destructive because exports do not irreversibly delete data—the source design remains intact and exports can be regenerated.

From the tool's definition Tool performs export operations which create output files/data in specific formats. While exports are generally reversible (can be re-exported or overwritten), they result in persistent modifications to the file system and external data stores.

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Verdict

export_with_options Rate-limited

export_with_options 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_with_options": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_with_options_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Solidworks, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about export_with_options

What does the export_with_options tool do? +

Export with specific format options. 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_with_options? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit export_with_options? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the export_with_options 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_with_options completely? +

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

export_with_options 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.