light_set_properties

A write tool on the Godot MCP server.

SERVERGodot SOURCEchanceflow/godot-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/chanceflow-godot-mcp/light-set-properties.md

WHAT IT DOES

What light_set_properties does on Godot

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

RISK

Why light_set_properties is rated Medium

This tool modifies scene properties (lighting configuration) reversibly within a game project. It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or cause financial harm. The 'set_properties' pattern indicates Write semantics. Confidence is moderate (0.72) because the description is empty, requiring inference from naming convention and context.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'light_set_properties' indicates modification of light object properties in the Godot game engine.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs light_set_properties safely

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

light_set_properties Rate-limited

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

FAQ

Questions about light_set_properties

What does the light_set_properties tool do? +

light_set_properties is a write tool on the Godot MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Godot MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on light_set_properties? +

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

What risk level is light_set_properties? +

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

Can I rate-limit light_set_properties? +

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

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

light_set_properties is provided by the Godot MCP server (chanceflow/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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