get_simulator_screenshot

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_simulator_screenshot needs a policy

This tool retrieves visual data from the simulator without modifying, deleting, or executing any code. It is purely informational—analogous to taking a screenshot or viewing the current state. There is no risk of data loss, code execution, financial impact, or destructive operations. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_simulator_screenshot' and description explicitly states it 'Get a screenshot from the Solar2D simulator for visual analysis' and 'captures a fresh screenshot of the current simulator state'.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_simulator_screenshot gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_simulator_screenshot

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Solar2D MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_simulator_screenshot:

policy.json

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

get_simulator_screenshot is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

Create a free account and register Solar2D MCP Server — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about get_simulator_screenshot

What does the get_simulator_screenshot tool do? +

Get a screenshot from the Solar2D simulator for visual analysis. By default captures a fresh screenshot of the current simulator state. Use. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Solar2D MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_simulator_screenshot? +

Register the Solar2D MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_simulator_screenshot: 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 Solar2D MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_simulator_screenshot? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_simulator_screenshot? +

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

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

get_simulator_screenshot is provided by the Solar2D MCP Server MCP server (sensiblecoder/solar2d-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Solar2D MCP Server tool call.

Start from Solar2D MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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