get_documentation_file

Get the content of a specific documentation file

SERVERGodot MCP SOURCE6ninelives/godot-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_documentation_file does on Godot MCP

AI agents call get_documentation_file to retrieve information from Godot MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_documentation_file is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries documentation content without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a simple read-only information retrieval action, presenting no risk of unintended modifications, destruction, or external effects. Severity is low because documentation access has minimal blast radius in a game engine context.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_documentation_file' and description 'Get the content of a specific documentation file' indicate retrieval of static documentation content with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_documentation_file safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Godot MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_documentation_file, this is the rule to start with:

get_documentation_file Allowed

get_documentation_file 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": {
    "get_documentation_file": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_documentation_file

What does the get_documentation_file tool do? +

Get the content of a specific documentation file. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Godot MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_documentation_file? +

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

What risk level is get_documentation_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_documentation_file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_documentation_file 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_documentation_file completely? +

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

get_documentation_file is provided by the Godot MCP server (6ninelives/godot-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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