layout_list

List all layout tabs (Model + paper-space layouts) and the current one.

SERVERAutoCAD MCP Pro SOURCEu-c4n/autocad-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What layout_list does on AutoCAD MCP Pro

AI agents call layout_list 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 layout_list is rated Low

This is a read-only information retrieval operation. It queries the state of existing layouts in an AutoCAD drawing without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal; an agent querying layouts poses no risk to data integrity or system resources.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'layout_list' and description specify listing/querying layout tabs and the current one—retrieves information with no modification, deletion, or external execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs layout_list 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 layout_list, this is the rule to start with:

layout_list Allowed

layout_list 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": {
    "layout_list": {}
  }
}

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 layout_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about layout_list

What does the layout_list tool do? +

List all layout tabs (Model + paper-space layouts) and the current one. 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 layout_list? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit layout_list? +

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

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

layout_list 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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