inspect_networked_object
Inspect the live networking contract of a GameObject. Returns {id, name, network: {active, isProxy, isOwner, isCreator, ownerId, ownerSteamId, ownerTransfer, orphaned, flags}, components: [{component, fields: [{name, type, isSync, syncFlags, value}]}]} — by default only [Sync]-marked fields are l...
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What inspect_networked_object does on Sbox
AI agents call inspect_networked_object to retrieve information from Sbox without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why inspect_networked_object is rated Low
Retrieves networking state and component data without modifying game objects or network state.
From the tool's definition Inspect live networking contract, returns object status and component fields, read-only query.
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The rule that runs inspect_networked_object 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 inspect_networked_object, this is the rule to start with:
inspect_networked_object is read-only, so it stays allowed. 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 inspect_networked_object call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about inspect_networked_object
Inspect the live networking contract of a GameObject. Returns {id, name, network: {active, isProxy, isOwner, isCreator, ownerId, ownerSteamId, ownerTransfer, orphaned, flags}, components: [{component, fields: [{name, type, isSync, syncFlags, value}]}]} — by default only [Sync]-marked fields are listed (components with none are omitted). Unlike get_network_status (session-only), this is per-object — the way to verify a host-authoritative or ownership change actually replicated; works in edit or play mode. Follow up with set_ownership to change the owner, or networking_lint to find the code-level cause of a bad [Sync] value. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sbox MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Sbox MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for inspect_networked_object: 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.
inspect_networked_object 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 inspect_networked_object 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 inspect_networked_object. 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.
inspect_networked_object 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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