sw_read_file_info

读取 SolidWorks 文件的基本信息(无需启动 SolidWorks GUI)。

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

What sw_read_file_info does on Solidworks

AI agents call sw_read_file_info 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_read_file_info needs a policy

This tool retrieves file metadata and information from SolidWorks documents without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It is a read-only query operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent—worst case being information disclosure of CAD file properties.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'read' and description states '读取 SolidWorks 文件的基本信息' (read basic information from SolidWorks files). The phrase '无需启动 SolidWorks GUI' (without launching SolidWorks GUI) indicates this is a passive retrieval operation with no side effects.

Questions about sw_read_file_info

What does the sw_read_file_info tool do? +

读取 SolidWorks 文件的基本信息(无需启动 SolidWorks GUI)。. 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_read_file_info? +

Register the Solidworks MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sw_read_file_info: 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_read_file_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit sw_read_file_info? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sw_read_file_info 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_read_file_info completely? +

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

sw_read_file_info 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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