import_preferences

Import preferences configuration from file

SERVERCocos SOURCEcaravanglory/cocos-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What import_preferences does on Cocos

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

RISK

Why import_preferences is rated Medium

This tool modifies editor preferences/configuration by importing settings from a file. While it doesn't delete data (ruling out Destructive) or execute arbitrary code (Execute), it does change editor state in a way that could affect project behavior or user experience. It's reversible through re-import or manual correction (Write, not Destructive).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'import_preferences' combined with description 'Import preferences configuration from file' indicates modification of editor configuration state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

import_preferences Rate-limited

import_preferences 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "import_preferences": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_preferences_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about import_preferences

What does the import_preferences tool do? +

Import preferences configuration from file. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Cocos MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on import_preferences? +

Register the Cocos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for import_preferences: 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 import_preferences? +

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

Can I rate-limit import_preferences? +

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

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

import_preferences 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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