save_template_to_library · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What save_template_to_library does on Solidworks

AI agents use save_template_to_library 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 save_template_to_library needs a policy

This tool creates or stores new template data in a library, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition The tool 'save_template_to_library' performs a create/store operation that adds a drawing template to a library. The verb 'save' and action of persisting to a 'library' indicate data creation/modification rather than deletion or code execution.

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Verdict

save_template_to_library Rate-limited

save_template_to_library 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": {
    "save_template_to_library": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "save_template_to_library_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about save_template_to_library

What does the save_template_to_library tool do? +

Save a drawing template to a reusable library. 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 save_template_to_library? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit save_template_to_library? +

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

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

save_template_to_library 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.