vba_assembly_configurations · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What vba_assembly_configurations does on Solidworks

AI agents invoke vba_assembly_configurations 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 vba_assembly_configurations needs a policy

This tool generates and likely executes VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) macros within SolidWorks to manage assembly configurations. VBA execution can trigger arbitrary operations within the CAD environment including modifying models, configurations, and assembly structures.

From the tool's definition Generate VBA for managing assembly configurations

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Verdict

vba_assembly_configurations Rate-limited

vba_assembly_configurations 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": {
    "vba_assembly_configurations": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vba_assembly_configurations_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "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 vba_assembly_configurations

What does the vba_assembly_configurations tool do? +

Generate VBA for managing assembly configurations. 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 vba_assembly_configurations? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit vba_assembly_configurations? +

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

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

vba_assembly_configurations 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.