set_node_transform

Set node transform properties (position, rotation, scale) with unified interface. Automatically handles 2D/3D node differences.

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 set_node_transform does on Cocos

AI agents use set_node_transform 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 set_node_transform is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly within the editor scene. While it changes scene state, the modifications are not destructive—they can be undone via the undo system (evident from sibling tools like begin_undo_recording/cancel_undo_recording).

From the tool's definition Tool modifies node transform properties (position, rotation, scale) in the Cocos Creator editor. The description explicitly states it 'Set node transform properties' and 'handles 2D/3D node differences', indicating state modification of scene objects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_node_transform Rate-limited

set_node_transform 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": {
    "set_node_transform": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_node_transform_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 set_node_transform call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_node_transform

What does the set_node_transform tool do? +

Set node transform properties (position, rotation, scale) with unified interface. Automatically handles 2D/3D node differences. 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 set_node_transform? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_node_transform? +

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

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

set_node_transform 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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