get_editor_state

Get the current state of the Godot editor (open scene, selected node, play state, etc.).

Server Godot MCP Server neondeex/godotmcp-pro-free-client
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_editor_state does on Godot MCP Server

AI agents call get_editor_state to retrieve information from Godot MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_editor_state needs a policy

This tool retrieves information about the editor's current state without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a pure read operation analogous to status checks or queries. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent—learning editor state cannot damage projects or cause unintended side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_editor_state' and description 'Get the current state of the Godot editor' clearly indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects. The tool queries editor state (open scene, selected node, play state) without modifying anything.

Questions about get_editor_state

What does the get_editor_state tool do? +

Get the current state of the Godot editor (open scene, selected node, play state, etc.). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Godot MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_editor_state? +

Register the Godot MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_editor_state: 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 get_editor_state? +

get_editor_state is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_editor_state? +

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

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

get_editor_state is provided by the Godot MCP Server MCP server (neondeex/godotmcp-pro-free-client). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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