launch_editor

Launch Godot editor for a specific project

SERVERGodot MCP SOURCE6ninelives/godot-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What launch_editor does on Godot MCP

AI agents invoke launch_editor to trigger actions in Godot MCP. 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 launch_editor is rated High

This tool triggers execution of the Godot editor application, which is an external process whose behavior and effects depend on project state, system configuration, and user actions within the editor. While not destructive by itself, launching an editor can enable subsequent modifications to game files, scripts, and project settings.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Launch Godot editor for a specific project' — launching the editor is an executable action that triggers an external application and can have broad side effects on the project state and environment.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

launch_editor Rate-limited

launch_editor 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": {
    "launch_editor": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "launch_editor_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 Godot MCP, apply this rule, and every launch_editor call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about launch_editor

What does the launch_editor tool do? +

Launch Godot editor for a specific project. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Godot MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on launch_editor? +

Register the Godot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for launch_editor: 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 launch_editor? +

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

Can I rate-limit launch_editor? +

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

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

launch_editor 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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