list_reference_images

List all available reference images

SERVERCocos SOURCEcaravanglory/cocos-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/caravanglory-cocos-mcp-server/list-reference-images.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_reference_images does on Cocos

AI agents call list_reference_images to retrieve information from Cocos without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_reference_images is rated Low

This tool performs a query/list operation to retrieve reference images from the Cocos Creator editor. It retrieves existing data without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. The action is read-only and poses minimal security risk even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_reference_images' and description 'List all available reference images' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_reference_images safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Cocos, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_reference_images, this is the rule to start with:

list_reference_images Allowed

list_reference_images is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_reference_images": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Cocos, apply this rule, and every list_reference_images call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_reference_images

What does the list_reference_images tool do? +

List all available reference images. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cocos MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_reference_images? +

Register the Cocos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_reference_images: 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 Cocos. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_reference_images? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_reference_images? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_reference_images 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_reference_images completely? +

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

list_reference_images is provided by the Cocos MCP server (caravanglory/cocos-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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