pause_resume_macro_recording · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pause_resume_macro_recording does on Solidworks

AI agents invoke pause_resume_macro_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 pause_resume_macro_recording needs a policy

This tool controls macro recording execution state in SolidWorks. It interacts with an active process (macro recording), which is an execution-side effect. While pausing/resuming is not destructive, it triggers or halts an ongoing operation within the application, fitting the Execute category. Misuse could corrupt or manipulate macro recordings being captured.

From the tool's definition pause or resume the current macro recording

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Verdict

pause_resume_macro_recording Rate-limited

pause_resume_macro_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": {
    "pause_resume_macro_recording": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pause_resume_macro_recording_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about pause_resume_macro_recording

What does the pause_resume_macro_recording tool do? +

Pause or resume 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 pause_resume_macro_recording? +

Register the Solidworks MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pause_resume_macro_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 pause_resume_macro_recording? +

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

Can I rate-limit pause_resume_macro_recording? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pause_resume_macro_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 pause_resume_macro_recording completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pause_resume_macro_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 pause_resume_macro_recording? +

pause_resume_macro_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.