vba_pattern_features · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What vba_pattern_features does on Solidworks

AI agents invoke vba_pattern_features 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_pattern_features needs a policy

VBA generation implies code execution within SolidWorks environment. VBA macros can perform arbitrary operations including file system access, model modifications, and external system interactions. Even if the tool only generates (and doesn't directly execute) VBA, the output is executable code intended to run in SolidWorks, making Execute the most appropriate category.

From the tool's definition Generate VBA for pattern features — generates and likely executes VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code for SolidWorks pattern features

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Verdict

vba_pattern_features Rate-limited

vba_pattern_features 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_pattern_features": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vba_pattern_features_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_pattern_features

What does the vba_pattern_features tool do? +

Generate VBA for pattern features. 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_pattern_features? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit vba_pattern_features? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vba_pattern_features 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_pattern_features completely? +

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

vba_pattern_features 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.