Low Risk

scene_open

Open a scene in the MCP session using headless/file-based scene access

How to control scene_open ↓

AI agents call scene_open to retrieve information from Godot Devtool without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Low Risk

The tool opens/loads a scene for inspection or access within a headless MCP session. 'Open' in this context implies reading/loading a file into the session rather than modifying it. The description emphasizes 'file-based scene access' suggesting read operations. Severity is low as it only reads project files.

From the tool's definition Open a scene in the MCP session using headless/file-based scene access

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access scene_open gives an agent:

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Godot Devtool, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for scene_open:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "scene_open": {}
  }
}

scene_open is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register Godot Devtool — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the scene_open tool do? +

Open a scene in the MCP session using headless/file-based scene access. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Godot Devtool MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on scene_open? +

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

What risk level is scene_open? +

scene_open is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit scene_open? +

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

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

scene_open is provided by the Godot Devtool MCP server (wangdiandao/godot-devtool). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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