vba_configurations · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What vba_configurations does on Solidworks

AI agents invoke vba_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_configurations needs a policy

VBA generation tools in CAD environments typically produce executable macro code that runs within SolidWorks to manipulate model configurations. Executing VBA macros can alter model state, configurations, and design data in ways that may be difficult to reverse. The 'Execute' category fits because the tool runs or produces code whose effects depend on the generated VBA arguments and configuration targets.

From the tool's definition 'Generate VBA for managing configurations' — generates and likely executes VBA code for managing SolidWorks configurations

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

vba_configurations Rate-limited

vba_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_configurations": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vba_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_configurations

What does the vba_configurations tool do? +

Generate VBA for managing 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_configurations? +

Register the Solidworks MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vba_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_configurations? +

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

Can I rate-limit vba_configurations? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vba_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_configurations completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for vba_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_configurations? +

vba_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.