set_time_scale

Set the running game

SERVERSbox SOURCEsbox-mcp-server

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_time_scale does on Sbox

AI agents invoke set_time_scale to trigger actions in Sbox. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why set_time_scale is rated High

This tool appears to modify the time scale of a running game simulation, which is an operation that affects the execution state of the game engine. It doesn't permanently delete data or move money, but it does manipulate a live running process. The description is truncated/incomplete ('Set the running game'), which reduces confidence. Severity is medium as misuse could disrupt gameplay but is likely reversible.

From the tool's definition 'Set the running game' — implies modifying the time scale of an actively running game simulation

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_time_scale Rate-limited

set_time_scale stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "set_time_scale": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_time_scale_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about set_time_scale

What does the set_time_scale tool do? +

Set the running game. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Sbox MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on set_time_scale? +

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

set_time_scale is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit set_time_scale? +

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

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

set_time_scale 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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