transform_component · Sketchup Mcp2 MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What transform_component does on Sketchup Mcp2

AI agents invoke transform_component to trigger actions in Sketchup Mcp2. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why transform_component needs a policy

Transforming components in SketchUp modifies the active 3D model's spatial state. While not immediately destructive (reversible via undo), it is an Execute action because it triggers external SketchUp operations whose effects depend on runtime arguments (which component, what transformation parameters). This could corrupt a design or cause unintended model changes if an AI agent applies wrong transformations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'transform_component' combined with server context indicating '3D modeling, scene manipulation' and sibling tools like 'create_component', 'delete_component', and 'eval_ruby'. The tool operates on SketchUp scene objects.

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Verdict

transform_component Rate-limited

transform_component stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "transform_component": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "transform_component_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about transform_component

What does the transform_component tool do? +

transform_component. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Sketchup Mcp2 MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on transform_component? +

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

transform_component is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit transform_component? +

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

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

transform_component 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.