xref_manage

A write tool on the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP server.

SERVERAutoCAD MCP Pro SOURCEu-c4n/autocad-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What xref_manage does on AutoCAD MCP Pro

AI agents use xref_manage to create or update resources in AutoCAD MCP Pro, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your AutoCAD MCP Pro environment.

RISK

Why xref_manage is rated Medium

External reference management in CAD typically modifies drawing dependencies irreversibly, affecting project integrity and collaboration.

From the tool's definition uninformative description; context: xref_manage on CAD server enables external reference modification

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

xref_manage Rate-limited

xref_manage 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

LIMIT 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 xref_manage call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about xref_manage

What does the xref_manage tool do? +

xref_manage is a write tool on the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP server. 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 xref_manage? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit xref_manage? +

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

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

xref_manage 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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