generate_vba_script · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_vba_script does on Solidworks

AI agents invoke generate_vba_script to trigger actions in Solidworks. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_vba_script needs a policy

Generating a VBA script that can then be executed within SolidWorks constitutes code generation that is tightly coupled to execution. VBA scripts can perform arbitrary operations including file system access, macro automation, and system calls.

From the tool's definition generate_vba_script — generates a VBA script from a template with parameters

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Verdict

generate_vba_script Rate-limited

generate_vba_script stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "generate_vba_script": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_vba_script_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about generate_vba_script

What does the generate_vba_script tool do? +

Generate a VBA script from a template with parameters. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Solidworks MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on generate_vba_script? +

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

generate_vba_script is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit generate_vba_script? +

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

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

generate_vba_script 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.