layer_unlock

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why layer_unlock needs a policy

Unlocking a layer changes its state to permit entity selection and modification, which is a reversible Write operation. While it enables further changes, the unlock itself is not destructive (the layer can be re-locked) and doesn't directly delete or execute arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'layer_unlock' and description 'Unlock a layer to allow entity selection and modification' indicate the tool modifies layer properties (lock status) to enable subsequent modifications.

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

POLICY

How to control layer_unlock

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_unlock:

policy.json

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

layer_unlock 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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FAQ

Questions about layer_unlock

What does the layer_unlock tool do? +

Unlock a layer to allow entity selection and modification. 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_unlock? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit layer_unlock? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the layer_unlock 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_unlock completely? +

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

layer_unlock 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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