set_editor_layout

Switch the editor to a specific workspace layout

SERVERGodot SOURCE@keeveeg/godot-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_editor_layout does on Godot

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`layout`	string	Yes	Editor layout preset to activate

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why set_editor_layout is rated Medium

The tool modifies the editor's workspace configuration by switching to a specific layout. This is a reversible state change (layouts can be changed back), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. Misuse could disrupt a developer's workspace but has limited blast radius.

From the tool's definition Switch the editor to a specific workspace layout

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs set_editor_layout safely

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

set_editor_layout Rate-limited

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

FAQ

Questions about set_editor_layout

What does the set_editor_layout tool do? +

Switch the editor to a specific workspace layout. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Godot MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does set_editor_layout accept? +

set_editor_layout accepts 1 parameter: layout. Required: layout. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on set_editor_layout? +

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

What risk level is set_editor_layout? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_editor_layout? +

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

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

set_editor_layout is provided by the Godot MCP server (@keeveeg/godot-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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