apply_post_fx_look

Apply just a camera post-processing look (no lights/fog): cinematic (tonemap + bloom + soft vignette), filmic-horror (desaturated, high-contrast, heavy vignette, film grain), or clean (tonemap only).

SERVERSbox SOURCEsbox-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/sbox/apply-post-fx-look.md

WHAT IT DOES

What apply_post_fx_look does on Sbox

AI agents use apply_post_fx_look 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.

RISK

Why apply_post_fx_look is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies visual rendering state (post-processing effects) within the game engine. It is reversible—other post-processing looks can be applied or removed. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or trigger external operations. The write category is appropriate for non-destructive creation/modification of game asset properties.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'apply_post_fx_look' and description state it 'Apply[s]' camera post-processing effects by setting visual parameters (tonemap, bloom, vignette, film grain, desaturation, contrast). These are non-destructive modifications to render settings.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs apply_post_fx_look 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 apply_post_fx_look, this is the rule to start with:

apply_post_fx_look Rate-limited

apply_post_fx_look 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "apply_post_fx_look": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "apply_post_fx_look_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about apply_post_fx_look

What does the apply_post_fx_look tool do? +

Apply just a camera post-processing look (no lights/fog): cinematic (tonemap + bloom + soft vignette), filmic-horror (desaturated, high-contrast, heavy vignette, film grain), or clean (tonemap only). 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.

How do I enforce a policy on apply_post_fx_look? +

Register the Sbox MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for apply_post_fx_look: 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.

What risk level is apply_post_fx_look? +

apply_post_fx_look is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit apply_post_fx_look? +

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

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

apply_post_fx_look 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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