entity_select_smart

A read tool on the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP server.

SERVERAutoCAD MCP Pro SOURCEu-c4n/autocad-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/u-c4n-autocad-mcp/entity-select-smart.md

WHAT IT DOES

What entity_select_smart does on AutoCAD MCP Pro

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

RISK

Why entity_select_smart is rated Low

The description is empty, which significantly lowers confidence. Based on the naming convention ('select' implies querying/retrieving entities) and sibling tools that perform selection operations (analysis_select_by_layer, analysis_select_by_type), this tool likely selects/retrieves CAD entities. However, in some CAD contexts, 'select' can modify selection state or trigger downstream operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'entity_select_smart' and sibling tools like 'analysis_select_by_layer', 'analysis_select_by_type' suggest selection/query operations with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs entity_select_smart safely

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

entity_select_smart Allowed

entity_select_smart 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": {
    "entity_select_smart": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect AutoCAD MCP Pro, apply this rule, and every entity_select_smart call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about entity_select_smart

What does the entity_select_smart tool do? +

entity_select_smart is a read tool on the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP server. 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 entity_select_smart? +

Register the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for entity_select_smart: 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 entity_select_smart? +

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

Can I rate-limit entity_select_smart? +

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

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

entity_select_smart 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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