layer_set_current

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why layer_set_current needs a policy

This is a Write operation because it modifies document state (the current layer) in a reversible manner. It does not execute arbitrary commands (Execute) nor permanently destroy data (Destructive). The severity is medium because an AI agent setting layers incorrectly could cause organizational confusion or require rework, but the effect is easily corrected by setting the layer back.

From the tool's definition 'Set the active/current layer for new entities.' This tool modifies the state of the CAD document by changing which layer is active, affecting how future entities will be created and organized.

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

POLICY

How to control layer_set_current

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_set_current:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "layer_set_current": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "layer_set_current_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

layer_set_current 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.

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Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

Questions about layer_set_current

What does the layer_set_current tool do? +

Set the active/current layer for new entities. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on layer_set_current? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit layer_set_current? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the layer_set_current 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_set_current completely? +

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

layer_set_current 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.

Start from AutoCAD MCP Pro, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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