node_get_children

List the direct children of a node (name, type, path). Read-only.

SERVERGodot Breakpoint SOURCEjlivingston-Cipher/godot-breakpoint-mcp

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/godot-breakpoint-mcp/node-get-children.md

WHAT IT DOES

What node_get_children does on Godot Breakpoint

AI agents call node_get_children 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 node_get_children is rated Low

This tool retrieves hierarchical structural information about a Godot scene tree without modifying any data. The explicit 'Read-only' designation and the listing operation confirm it is a data retrieval function with no side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'node_get_children' and description explicitly states 'List the direct children of a node (name, type, path). Read-only.'

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

node_get_children Allowed

node_get_children 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": {
    "node_get_children": {}
  }
}

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 node_get_children call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about node_get_children

What does the node_get_children tool do? +

List the direct children of a node (name, type, path). Read-only. 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 node_get_children? +

Register the Godot Breakpoint MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for node_get_children: 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 node_get_children? +

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

Can I rate-limit node_get_children? +

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

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

node_get_children 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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