stop_native_macro_recording · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What stop_native_macro_recording does on Solidworks

AI agents use stop_native_macro_recording 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 stop_native_macro_recording needs a policy

This tool stops an active macro recording session and saves the result. It creates/writes a saved macro file to disk. This is reversible (the file can be deleted), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive or Execute. Misuse could save an unintended macro, but blast radius is limited.

From the tool's definition Stop the current native macro recording and save

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Verdict

stop_native_macro_recording Rate-limited

stop_native_macro_recording 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": {
    "stop_native_macro_recording": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "stop_native_macro_recording_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 stop_native_macro_recording

What does the stop_native_macro_recording tool do? +

Stop the current native macro recording and save. 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 stop_native_macro_recording? +

Register the Solidworks MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for stop_native_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 stop_native_macro_recording? +

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

Can I rate-limit stop_native_macro_recording? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the stop_native_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 stop_native_macro_recording completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for stop_native_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 stop_native_macro_recording? +

stop_native_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.