vivado_create_project_scaffold · Vivado Mcp Agent MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What vivado_create_project_scaffold does on Vivado Mcp Agent

AI agents use vivado_create_project_scaffold to create or update resources in Vivado Mcp Agent — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Vivado Mcp Agent environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why vivado_create_project_scaffold needs a policy

The tool creates new directories, skeleton files, and metadata within a project workspace. These are write operations that can be undone (directories and files can be deleted). There is no irreversible deletion, code execution with unpredictable effects, or financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'create' and description explicitly states it creates 'project directories, RTL/TB skeletons, placeholder XDC, and project metadata'—all reversible file/directory creation operations.

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Verdict

vivado_create_project_scaffold Rate-limited

vivado_create_project_scaffold 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": {
    "vivado_create_project_scaffold": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vivado_create_project_scaffold_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Vivado Mcp Agent, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about vivado_create_project_scaffold

What does the vivado_create_project_scaffold tool do? +

Create project directories, RTL/TB skeletons, placeholder XDC, and project metadata. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Vivado Mcp Agent MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on vivado_create_project_scaffold? +

Register the Vivado Mcp Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vivado_create_project_scaffold: 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 Vivado Mcp Agent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is vivado_create_project_scaffold? +

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

Can I rate-limit vivado_create_project_scaffold? +

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

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

vivado_create_project_scaffold is provided by the Vivado Mcp Agent MCP server (wangyuxin0707/vivado-mcp-agent). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.