create_scene · Godot MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_scene does on Godot MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_scene needs a policy

This tool creates new data (a .tscn scene file) in a reversible manner. The creation of scene files is a standard, non-destructive write operation that can be undone by deleting the file. While it modifies the project structure, it does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or trigger financial transactions.

From the tool's definition The tool 'create_scene' creates a new Godot scene file (.tscn), which is explicitly a file creation action. The description states it creates 'a new Godot scene file' with a specified root node type.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_scene Rate-limited

create_scene 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": {
    "create_scene": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_scene_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_scene

What does the create_scene tool do? +

Create a new Godot scene file (.tscn) with a specified root node type. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Godot MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_scene? +

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

What risk level is create_scene? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_scene? +

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

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

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