runtime_get_property
Read a property from a live node (path relative to the current scene;
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What runtime_get_property does on Godot Breakpoint
AI agents call runtime_get_property 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.
Why runtime_get_property is rated Low
This tool retrieves data from a live Godot node without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward query operation that has no side effects. The low severity reflects that reading node properties in a development/debugging context poses minimal risk even if accessed unexpectedly by an AI agent.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'runtime_get_property' and description states 'Read a property from a live node'. The verb 'Read' and action of retrieving property values with no modification capability indicate a read-only operation.
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The rule that runs runtime_get_property 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 runtime_get_property, this is the rule to start with:
runtime_get_property is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Godot Breakpoint, apply this rule, and every runtime_get_property call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about runtime_get_property
Read a property from a live node (path relative to the current scene;. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Godot Breakpoint MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Godot Breakpoint MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for runtime_get_property: 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.
runtime_get_property is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the runtime_get_property 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for runtime_get_property. 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.
runtime_get_property 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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