layer_delete

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why layer_delete needs a policy

Layer deletion in CAD systems is destructive: it removes layer definitions and potentially affects all entities assigned to that layer, and this action cannot be undone programmatically. While the description is empty (lowering confidence slightly from 0.95 to 0.92), the explicit 'delete' verb in the tool name leaves no doubt.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'layer_delete' unambiguously indicates deletion of CAD layers. No description provided, but the name and function within an AutoCAD automation context clearly denote irreversible removal of data structures.

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

POLICY

How to control layer_delete

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 layer_delete:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "layer_delete"
  ]
}

layer_delete disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

Create a free account and register AutoCAD MCP Pro — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about layer_delete

What does the layer_delete tool do? +

layer_delete. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on layer_delete? +

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

layer_delete is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit layer_delete? +

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

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

layer_delete 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.

Enforce policy on every AutoCAD MCP Pro tool call.

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