create_resource · Godot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_resource does on Godot

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

PARAMETERS

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`path`	string	Yes	Output path for new resource (e.g. "materials/floor.tres")
`type`	string	Yes	Resource type template
`properties`	object	—	Optional custom properties to override template defaults

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_resource needs a policy

This tool creates resources (assets, configuration files, data structures) in Godot, which is a reversible write operation. The resource can be modified or deleted later. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or perform financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_resource' and description 'Create a resource from template' indicate creation of new data/assets within the Godot engine without deletion or permanent destruction.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_resource Rate-limited

create_resource 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": {
    "create_resource": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_resource_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, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_resource

What does the create_resource tool do? +

Create a resource from template. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Godot MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does create_resource accept? +

create_resource accepts 3 parameters: path, type, properties. Required: path, type. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on create_resource? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_resource? +

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

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

create_resource 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.