create_translation · Godot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_translation does on Godot

AI agents use create_translation 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
`keys`	object	—	Initial translation keys to add
`path`	string	Yes	Output path for new translation .csv file (e.g. "localization/zh_CN.csv")
`language`	object	—	Language code (e.g. "en", "zh_CN", "ja")

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_translation needs a policy

This tool writes a new translation file (CSV format) to the system. This is a Write-category operation because it creates/modifies project data reversibly—translation files can be edited, deleted, or regenerated. It does not execute code, delete irreversibly, or move money.

From the tool's definition create_translation creates a translation CSV file, which is a write operation that modifies or creates data reversibly. The description explicitly states 'Create translation CSV', indicating data creation.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_translation Rate-limited

create_translation 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_translation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_translation_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_translation

What does the create_translation tool do? +

Create translation CSV. 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_translation accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on create_translation? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_translation? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_translation 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_translation completely? +

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

create_translation 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.