Sets the transform/crop info of a scene item. Args: scene_name: Name of the scene the item is in scene_item_id: ID of the scene item transform: Dict with transform properties to set
AI agents use set_scene_item_transform to create or update resources in OBS MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your OBS MCP Server environment.
This tool modifies scene item properties (transform and crop information) in OBS Studio, which is a reversible operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. The medium severity reflects that misuse could disrupt a live broadcast or recording by unexpectedly altering visual properties, affecting the output stream/recording.
From the tool's definition Tool description states it "Sets the transform/crop info of a scene item" - the verb 'sets' indicates modification of existing data. The transform parameter accepts a dictionary of properties to be applied to a scene item.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access set_scene_item_transform 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 set_scene_item_transform:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"set_scene_item_transform": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "set_scene_item_transform_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 30,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}set_scene_item_transform stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
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Sets the transform/crop info of a scene item. Args: scene_name: Name of the scene the item is in scene_item_id: ID of the scene item transform: Dict with transform properties to set. It is categorised as a Write tool in the OBS MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the OBS MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_scene_item_transform: 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.
set_scene_item_transform is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_scene_item_transform 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 set_scene_item_transform. 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.
set_scene_item_transform 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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