detect_node_type

Detect if a node is 2D or 3D based on its components and properties

SERVERCocos SOURCEcaravanglory/cocos-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/caravanglory-cocos-mcp-server/detect-node-type.md

WHAT IT DOES

What detect_node_type does on Cocos

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

RISK

Why detect_node_type is rated Low

This tool retrieves and analyzes node properties to determine node type classification. It performs no modifications, creates no side effects, and does not execute external operations. It is a pure read operation on editor scene data, making it the lowest risk category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'detect_node_type' and description 'Detect if a node is 2D or 3D based on its components and properties' indicate a query/inspection operation that reads node metadata without modifying state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs detect_node_type safely

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

detect_node_type Allowed

detect_node_type 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": {
    "detect_node_type": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about detect_node_type

What does the detect_node_type tool do? +

Detect if a node is 2D or 3D based on its components and properties. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cocos MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on detect_node_type? +

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

What risk level is detect_node_type? +

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

Can I rate-limit detect_node_type? +

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

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

detect_node_type is provided by the Cocos MCP server (caravanglory/cocos-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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