geometry_create · Flex Sensor Agent MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What geometry_create does on Flex Sensor Agent

AI agents use geometry_create to create or update resources in Flex Sensor Agent — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Flex Sensor Agent environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why geometry_create needs a policy

The 'geometry_create' tool likely creates or initializes geometric models within COMSOL, which is a reversible Write operation—geometries can be modified or deleted. This is less severe than Execute (which would run arbitrary simulations) or Destructive (deletion without recovery). It sits at Write level because it modifies simulation state that can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'geometry_create' indicates a create operation that modifies simulation geometry. Context shows this server manages COMSOL Multiphysics simulations for pressure sensor modeling.

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Verdict

geometry_create Rate-limited

geometry_create 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": {
    "geometry_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "geometry_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about geometry_create

What does the geometry_create tool do? +

geometry_create. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Flex Sensor Agent MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on geometry_create? +

Register the Flex Sensor Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for geometry_create: 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 Flex Sensor Agent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is geometry_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit geometry_create? +

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

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

geometry_create is provided by the Flex Sensor Agent MCP server (tonghui666/flex-sensor-agent-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.