configure_physics_layers · Godot MCP Unified MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What configure_physics_layers does on Godot MCP Unified

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why configure_physics_layers needs a policy

This tool modifies project settings (physics layer configuration) in a reversible manner. The change can be edited or reverted. While it affects physics behavior in the game, it does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or cause financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'configure_physics_layers' and description 'Configure physics collision layer names in project settings' indicate modifying project configuration settings.

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Verdict

configure_physics_layers Rate-limited

configure_physics_layers 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": {
    "configure_physics_layers": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "configure_physics_layers_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Godot MCP Unified, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about configure_physics_layers

What does the configure_physics_layers tool do? +

Configure physics collision layer names in project settings for 2D or 3D. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Godot MCP Unified MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on configure_physics_layers? +

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

What risk level is configure_physics_layers? +

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

Can I rate-limit configure_physics_layers? +

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

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

configure_physics_layers is provided by the Godot MCP Unified MCP server (pierrealexandreguillemin-a11y/godot-mcp-unified). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.