capture_screenshot

Capture screenshot of running game.

Server Godot @yanhuifair/godot-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 30 required

What capture_screenshot does on Godot

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
delay object Delay in seconds before capture
output_path object Output file path for the screenshot
window_title object Window title to capture (default: capture Godot window)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why capture_screenshot needs a policy

Taking a screenshot reads/captures the current visual state of the running game without modifying any data or state. It is a read operation with minimal blast radius.

From the tool's definition Capture screenshot of running game

Questions about capture_screenshot

What does the capture_screenshot tool do? +

Capture screenshot of running game. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Godot MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does capture_screenshot accept? +

capture_screenshot accepts 3 parameters: delay, output_path, window_title. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on capture_screenshot? +

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

What risk level is capture_screenshot? +

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

Can I rate-limit capture_screenshot? +

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

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

capture_screenshot is provided by the Godot MCP server (@yanhuifair/godot-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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