list_scenes

List all .scene files in the project with their paths and basic metadata

SERVERSbox SOURCEsbox-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/sbox/list-scenes.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_scenes does on Sbox

AI agents call list_scenes 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.

RISK

Why list_scenes is rated Low

This tool retrieves information about existing scene files without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It is a straightforward query operation with minimal risk if misused by an AI agent, as it only exposes file paths and metadata already present in the project.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_scenes' and description 'List all .scene files in the project with their paths and basic metadata' indicate data retrieval only. The verb 'list' and the read-only nature of querying file metadata confirm no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_scenes Allowed

list_scenes is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_scenes": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about list_scenes

What does the list_scenes tool do? +

List all .scene files in the project with their paths and basic metadata. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sbox MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_scenes? +

Register the Sbox MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_scenes: 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 list_scenes? +

list_scenes is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_scenes? +

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

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

list_scenes 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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