scene_get_dependencies
List the external resource dependencies of a scene file. Read-only. Defaults to the current scene.
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What scene_get_dependencies does on Godot Breakpoint
AI agents call scene_get_dependencies 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 scene_get_dependencies is rated Low
This tool retrieves and queries scene dependency information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It has no side effects and poses minimal security risk—an agent could learn about scene structure but cannot alter or affect the Godot project.
From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'List the external resource dependencies of a scene file. Read-only.' The 'Read-only' designation and verb 'List' confirm no modifications occur.
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The rule that runs scene_get_dependencies 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 scene_get_dependencies, this is the rule to start with:
scene_get_dependencies 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 scene_get_dependencies call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about scene_get_dependencies
List the external resource dependencies of a scene file. Read-only. Defaults 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 scene_get_dependencies: 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.
scene_get_dependencies 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 scene_get_dependencies 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 scene_get_dependencies. 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.
scene_get_dependencies 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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