add_trail
Attach a motion trail (TrailRenderer) to an existing GameObject (via targetId) so it leaves a trail as it moves — or create a standalone trail object. Only visible while the object is moving.
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What add_trail does on Sbox
AI agents use add_trail to create or update resources in Sbox, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Sbox environment.
Why add_trail is rated Medium
This tool creates new visual components (TrailRenderer) or modifies existing game objects by adding components to them. These are reversible write operations that change the state of the game world without executing arbitrary code, deleting data, or triggering financial transactions.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Attach a motion trail (TrailRenderer) to an existing GameObject' and 'create a standalone trail object', indicating creation and modification of game objects and their properties.
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The rule that runs add_trail safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Sbox, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For add_trail, this is the rule to start with:
add_trail 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Sbox, apply this rule, and every add_trail call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about add_trail
Attach a motion trail (TrailRenderer) to an existing GameObject (via targetId) so it leaves a trail as it moves — or create a standalone trail object. Only visible while the object is moving. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Sbox MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Sbox MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_trail: 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 Sbox. Nothing to install.
add_trail 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 add_trail 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 add_trail. 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.
add_trail is provided by the Sbox MCP server (sbox-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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