generate_docs · Godot MCP Unified MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_docs does on Godot MCP Unified

AI agents use generate_docs 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 generate_docs needs a policy

Generating documentation creates new files or modifies documentation artifacts in the project. This is a Write operation (creates data reversibly) rather than Read (which would only retrieve existing docs) or Destructive (docs generation doesn't irreversibly delete data).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'generate_docs' with description stating it generates documentation using --doctool, which creates new documentation files/output based on project analysis.

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Verdict

generate_docs Rate-limited

generate_docs 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": {
    "generate_docs": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_docs_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about generate_docs

What does the generate_docs tool do? +

Generate documentation for a Godot project using --doctool. 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 generate_docs? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit generate_docs? +

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

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

generate_docs 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.