create_ui_container · Godot MCP Unified MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_ui_container does on Godot MCP Unified

AI agents use create_ui_container 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 create_ui_container needs a policy

This tool creates new UI container nodes (VBox, HBox, Grid, etc.) which modifies the scene structure reversibly. It is a Write operation because it adds data to the game project that can be edited or deleted, but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or trigger financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a Container node for UI layout', indicating it creates new UI elements in the Godot scene.

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Verdict

create_ui_container Rate-limited

create_ui_container 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_ui_container": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_ui_container_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_ui_container

What does the create_ui_container tool do? +

Create a Container node for UI layout (VBox, HBox, Grid, etc.). 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 create_ui_container? +

Register the Godot MCP Unified MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_ui_container: 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 create_ui_container? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_ui_container? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_ui_container 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_ui_container completely? +

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

create_ui_container 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.