block_find_references

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why block_find_references needs a policy

This tool retrieves metadata about where a block is referenced within a drawing. It performs a read-only search across the drawing model to locate references to a specified block definition. No data is created, modified, deleted, or executed—only existing references are queried and reported.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'block_find_references' and description 'Find all insert references to a specific block definition' indicate a query/search operation that retrieves information about block references without modifying or executing operations.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access block_find_references gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control block_find_references

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and AutoCAD MCP Pro, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for block_find_references:

policy.json

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

block_find_references is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about block_find_references

What does the block_find_references tool do? +

Find all insert references to a specific block definition. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on block_find_references? +

Register the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for block_find_references: 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 AutoCAD MCP Pro. Nothing to install.

What risk level is block_find_references? +

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

Can I rate-limit block_find_references? +

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

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

block_find_references is provided by the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP server (u-c4n/autocad-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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