get_component_info

Detailed info for a single Group or ComponentInstance by entity ID.

Server Sketchup Mcp2 zinin/sketchup-mcp2
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_component_info does on Sketchup Mcp2

AI agents call get_component_info to retrieve information from Sketchup Mcp2 without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_component_info needs a policy

This tool retrieves metadata about SketchUp components—it is a read-only query operation with no side effects. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute code; it simply returns information about a specified entity. The low severity reflects the minimal risk of misuse, as retrieving component information cannot cause damage to the model or external systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_component_info' and description 'Detailed info for a single Group or ComponentInstance by entity ID' indicate a retrieval operation that queries data about existing 3D model components without modifying or executing anything.

Questions about get_component_info

What does the get_component_info tool do? +

Detailed info for a single Group or ComponentInstance by entity ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sketchup Mcp2 MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_component_info? +

Register the Sketchup Mcp2 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_component_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 Sketchup Mcp2. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_component_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_component_info? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_component_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 get_component_info completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_component_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 get_component_info? +

get_component_info is provided by the Sketchup Mcp2 MCP server (zinin/sketchup-mcp2). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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