move_node · Godot Mcp Pilot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What move_node does on Godot Mcp Pilot

AI agents use move_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 move_node needs a policy

Re-parenting a node is a reversible modification to scene structure (Write category). It does not execute arbitrary code (Execute), delete data irreversibly (Destructive), or involve financial operations.

From the tool's definition The tool 'move_node' performs a re-parenting operation that modifies the scene hierarchy by changing a node's parent, which is a structural modification to the scene graph. This is described as moving/re-parenting a node, not executing code or deleting data.

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Verdict

move_node Rate-limited

move_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": {
    "move_node": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_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 move_node

What does the move_node tool do? +

Move (re-parent) a node to a different parent within the same scene. 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 move_node? +

Register the Godot Mcp Pilot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for move_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 move_node? +

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

Can I rate-limit move_node? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the move_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 move_node completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for move_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 move_node? +

move_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.

// THE FULL RECORD

move_node is one line of Godot Mcp Pilot's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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