reload_plugin · Godot MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What reload_plugin does on Godot MCP Server

AI agents invoke reload_plugin to trigger actions in Godot MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why reload_plugin needs a policy

Reloading a plugin executes an operation in the Godot editor that restarts/reinitializes plugin code. This is an active trigger of external editor behavior, not merely reading or writing data. While generally reversible, misuse could disrupt editor state or trigger unintended plugin code execution, making Execute the appropriate category.

From the tool's definition 'Reload an editor plugin by name' — triggers an external operation (reloading a plugin) in the Godot editor environment via WebSocket

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Verdict

reload_plugin Rate-limited

reload_plugin stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "reload_plugin": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "reload_plugin_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about reload_plugin

What does the reload_plugin tool do? +

Reload an editor plugin by name. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Godot MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on reload_plugin? +

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

reload_plugin is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit reload_plugin? +

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

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

reload_plugin 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.