editor_add_autoload · Godot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What editor_add_autoload does on Godot

AI agents use editor_add_autoload 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
`name`	string	Yes
`path`	string	Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why editor_add_autoload needs a policy

Autoloads are persistent global singletons that load at startup and persist across scenes. Adding an autoload modifies the project's autoload registry (typically persisted in project.godot), affecting how the game initializes. This is reversible (can be removed), but altering autoloads can change application behavior significantly, potentially loading malicious singletons.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'editor_add_autoload' and description 'Add an autoload singleton via editor API' indicate creation/modification of autoload configuration in Godot.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

editor_add_autoload Rate-limited

editor_add_autoload 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": {
    "editor_add_autoload": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "editor_add_autoload_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about editor_add_autoload

What does the editor_add_autoload tool do? +

Add an autoload singleton via editor API. 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 editor_add_autoload accept? +

editor_add_autoload accepts 2 parameters: name, path. Required: name, path. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on editor_add_autoload? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit editor_add_autoload? +

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

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

editor_add_autoload 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.