Medium Risk

load_asset

Load a GLTF/GLB model into the scene

How to control load_asset ↓

What load_asset does on Threlte

AI agents use load_asset to create or update resources in Threlte — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Threlte environment.

Medium Risk

Why load_asset needs a policy

This tool creates/adds a new 3D asset into the scene, which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete or overwrite existing data, execute arbitrary code, or involve financial transactions. The blast radius is medium since loading malicious or large assets could affect scene stability, but it's generally reversible by removing the loaded object.

From the tool's definition Load a GLTF/GLB model into the scene

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

How to control load_asset

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "load_asset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "load_asset_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

load_asset 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Threlte — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about load_asset

What does the load_asset tool do? +

Load a GLTF/GLB model into the scene. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Threlte MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on load_asset? +

Register the Threlte MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for load_asset: 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 Threlte. Nothing to install.

What risk level is load_asset? +

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

Can I rate-limit load_asset? +

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

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

load_asset is provided by the Threlte MCP server (serifeusstudio/threlte-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Threlte tool call.

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