sw_save_as · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sw_save_as does on Solidworks

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why sw_save_as needs a policy

sw_save_as performs a reversible write operation—it creates a new file or overwrites an existing one at a user-specified path. It does not irreversibly delete data (not Destructive), does not execute arbitrary code (not Execute), and has no financial impact (not Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'sw_save_as' and description indicate saving/exporting a document to a new path. The description translates to 'Save the current document as a specified path.' This creates or modifies files on the filesystem.

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Verdict

sw_save_as Rate-limited

sw_save_as 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": {
    "sw_save_as": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sw_save_as_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 Solidworks, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about sw_save_as

What does the sw_save_as tool do? +

将当前文档另存为指定路径。. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Solidworks MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on sw_save_as? +

Register the Solidworks MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sw_save_as: 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_save_as? +

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

Can I rate-limit sw_save_as? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sw_save_as 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_save_as completely? +

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

sw_save_as 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.