list_workbenches

List all available FreeCAD workbenches.

SERVERFreeCAD Robust MCP Server SOURCEspkane/freecad-addon-robust-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What list_workbenches does on FreeCAD Robust MCP Server

AI agents call list_workbenches to retrieve information from FreeCAD Robust MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_workbenches is rated Low

This is a straightforward information retrieval tool. It queries the FreeCAD environment to discover available workbenches but performs no modifications, side effects, or state changes. The action is non-destructive and poses minimal risk even if called repeatedly or with unexpected arguments.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_workbenches' and description 'List all available FreeCAD workbenches' indicate a query operation that retrieves and enumerates existing workbench configurations without modifying state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_workbenches safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and FreeCAD Robust MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_workbenches, this is the rule to start with:

list_workbenches Allowed

list_workbenches is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_workbenches": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect FreeCAD Robust MCP Server, apply this rule, and every list_workbenches call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_workbenches

What does the list_workbenches tool do? +

List all available FreeCAD workbenches. It is categorised as a Read tool in the FreeCAD Robust MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_workbenches? +

Register the FreeCAD Robust MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_workbenches: 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 FreeCAD Robust MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_workbenches? +

list_workbenches is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_workbenches? +

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

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

list_workbenches is provided by the FreeCAD Robust MCP Server MCP server (spkane/freecad-addon-robust-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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