node_reparent

Move a node under a new parent (undoable).

SERVERGodot Breakpoint SOURCEjlivingston-Cipher/godot-breakpoint-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What node_reparent does on Godot Breakpoint

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

RISK

Why node_reparent is rated Medium

This tool modifies the parent-child relationships in a Godot scene (reversible state change), which is characteristic of Write category. The 'undoable' qualifier confirms it is not destructive. While reparenting can have significant effects on scene behavior and rendering, the operation itself is non-destructive and can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Move a node under a new parent (undoable)', indicating a reversible modification operation that restructures the scene graph.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

node_reparent Rate-limited

node_reparent 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": {
    "node_reparent": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "node_reparent_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 Breakpoint, apply this rule, and every node_reparent call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about node_reparent

What does the node_reparent tool do? +

Move a node under a new parent (undoable). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Godot Breakpoint MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on node_reparent? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit node_reparent? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the node_reparent 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_reparent completely? +

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

node_reparent 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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