get_objects

Get all objects in a document.

Server FreeCAD MCP yaeshio/freecad-mcp-for-ydga
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_objects does on FreeCAD MCP

AI agents call get_objects to retrieve information from FreeCAD MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_objects needs a policy

This tool queries and returns existing objects from a FreeCAD document without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is purely informational and poses minimal security risk if misused by an AI agent, as it cannot alter state or trigger external effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_objects' and description states 'Get all objects in a document' — a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Questions about get_objects

What does the get_objects tool do? +

Get all objects in a document. It is categorised as a Read tool in the FreeCAD MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_objects? +

Register the FreeCAD MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_objects: 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 FreeCAD MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_objects? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_objects? +

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

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

get_objects is provided by the FreeCAD MCP server (yaeshio/freecad-mcp-for-ydga). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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