cs_dbg_variables

List variables under a scope or a complex value (via its variables_ref).

SERVERGodot Breakpoint SOURCEjlivingston-Cipher/godot-breakpoint-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/godot-breakpoint-mcp/cs-dbg-variables.md

WHAT IT DOES

What cs_dbg_variables does on Godot Breakpoint

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

RISK

Why cs_dbg_variables is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves debug variable information from the Godot debugger without any capability to modify, execute, or delete data. It is a pure read operation used for inspection during debugging. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only examine variable values in the debugger context, which has no side effects on the running game or data persistence.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'List variables' which is a retrieval operation with no modification capability. The scope/variables_ref parameters are read-only references to debug state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs cs_dbg_variables safely

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

cs_dbg_variables Allowed

cs_dbg_variables 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": {
    "cs_dbg_variables": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about cs_dbg_variables

What does the cs_dbg_variables tool do? +

List variables under a scope or a complex value (via its variables_ref). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Godot Breakpoint MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on cs_dbg_variables? +

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

What risk level is cs_dbg_variables? +

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

Can I rate-limit cs_dbg_variables? +

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

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

cs_dbg_variables is provided by the Godot Breakpoint MCP server (jlivingston-Cipher/godot-breakpoint-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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