Gets an array of all scenes in OBS. Returns: Dict containing: - currentProgramSceneName: Name of the current program scene - currentPreviewSceneName: Name of the current preview scene (if studio mode is enabled) - scenes: Array of scenes (each with name, sceneIndex)
AI agents call get_scene_list to retrieve information from OBS MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves scene metadata from OBS Studio without creating, modifying, executing, or deleting any data or operations. It is a straightforward query operation that returns current state information. The severity is low as misuse would only expose scene configuration details without operational impact.
From the tool's definition Tool 'Gets an array of all scenes in OBS' with return values including scene names and indices. The description uses 'Gets' and indicates only retrieval of state information with no modification or side effects.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_scene_list gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and OBS MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_scene_list:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"get_scene_list": {}
}
}get_scene_list is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
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Gets an array of all scenes in OBS. Returns: Dict containing: - currentProgramSceneName: Name of the current program scene - currentPreviewSceneName: Name of the current preview scene (if studio mode is enabled) - scenes: Array of scenes (each with name, sceneIndex). It is categorised as a Read tool in the OBS MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the OBS MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_scene_list: 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 OBS MCP Server. Nothing to install.
get_scene_list is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_scene_list 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_scene_list. 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.
get_scene_list is provided by the OBS MCP Server MCP server (royshil/obs-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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