set_transform

Set position, rotation, and/or scale on a GameObject. Only provided values are changed

SERVERSbox SOURCEsbox-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_transform does on Sbox

AI agents use set_transform 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 set_transform is rated Medium

This tool modifies game object properties (position, rotation, scale) but does not delete or irreversibly destroy data. Changes are reversible by calling the tool again with different values. It does not execute arbitrary code or trigger external operations beyond the game engine's transform system.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Set[s] position, rotation, and/or scale on a GameObject' — modifying object properties in the game engine. The qualifier 'Only provided values are changed' indicates selective, reversible updates.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_transform Rate-limited

set_transform 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": {
    "set_transform": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_transform_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 set_transform call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_transform

What does the set_transform tool do? +

Set position, rotation, and/or scale on a GameObject. Only provided values are changed. 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 set_transform? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_transform? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_transform 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_transform completely? +

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

set_transform 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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