list_components

List groups and component instances in the model.

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

What list_components does on Sketchup Mcp2

AI agents call list_components 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 list_components needs a policy

This tool performs a retrieval operation on the SketchUp model to enumerate components and groups. It has no side effects, does not modify data, and does not execute external code or operations. It is purely informational, making it a Read category tool with low severity since listing model contents poses minimal risk if invoked by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_components' and description 'List groups and component instances in the model' indicate a read-only query operation that retrieves and displays existing data without modification.

Questions about list_components

What does the list_components tool do? +

List groups and component instances in the model. 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 list_components? +

Register the Sketchup Mcp2 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_components: 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 list_components? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_components? +

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

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

list_components 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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