duplicate_node · Godot Mcp Pilot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What duplicate_node does on Godot Mcp Pilot

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why duplicate_node needs a policy

This tool creates a copy of an existing node and its children with a new name. It is a reversible write operation — it adds new data to the scene without deleting or overwriting existing nodes. The duplicated node can be removed if unwanted, so this is not destructive.

From the tool's definition Duplicate a node (and its children) within the same scene, giving it a new name.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

duplicate_node Rate-limited

duplicate_node 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": {
    "duplicate_node": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "duplicate_node_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 Pilot, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about duplicate_node

What does the duplicate_node tool do? +

Duplicate a node (and its children) within the same scene, giving it a new name. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Godot Mcp Pilot MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on duplicate_node? +

Register the Godot Mcp Pilot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for duplicate_node: 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 Pilot. Nothing to install.

What risk level is duplicate_node? +

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

Can I rate-limit duplicate_node? +

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

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

duplicate_node is provided by the Godot Mcp Pilot MCP server (pushks18/godot-mcp-pilot). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.