macro_stop_recording · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What macro_stop_recording does on Solidworks

AI agents invoke macro_stop_recording 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 macro_stop_recording needs a policy

This tool executes a command that stops a macro recording—a state-changing operation on the SolidWorks application. While not destructive (reversible by restarting a recording), it is not merely reading or writing data, but rather triggering an application-level action.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'macro_stop_recording' and description 'Stop the current macro recording' indicate it terminates a macro recording session in SolidWorks, which is a control operation that affects the state of the application.

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Verdict

macro_stop_recording Rate-limited

macro_stop_recording 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": {
    "macro_stop_recording": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "macro_stop_recording_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about macro_stop_recording

What does the macro_stop_recording tool do? +

Stop the current macro recording. 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 macro_stop_recording? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit macro_stop_recording? +

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

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

macro_stop_recording 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.