sw_get_custom_properties

获取当前活动文档的所有自定义属性。

Server Solidworks yimu0824/solidworks-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What sw_get_custom_properties does on Solidworks

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

Why sw_get_custom_properties needs a policy

This tool retrieves metadata (custom properties) from an already-open SolidWorks document without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a read-only query operation with minimal blast radius—an AI agent misusing it could only extract information already accessible to the user who opened the document.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'sw_get_custom_properties' and description 'retrieves all custom properties of the currently active document' indicate a query operation with no modification or execution of external commands.

Questions about sw_get_custom_properties

What does the sw_get_custom_properties tool do? +

获取当前活动文档的所有自定义属性。. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Solidworks MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on sw_get_custom_properties? +

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

What risk level is sw_get_custom_properties? +

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

Can I rate-limit sw_get_custom_properties? +

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

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

sw_get_custom_properties is provided by the Solidworks MCP server (yimu0824/solidworks-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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