editor_copy

Copy selected nodes to the editor clipboard.

SERVERGodot SOURCE@yanhuifair/godot-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What editor_copy does on Godot

AI agents use editor_copy 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.

RISK

Why editor_copy is rated Medium

Copies editor state to clipboard; reversible operation with minimal side effects.

From the tool's definition Copy selected nodes to the editor clipboard.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs editor_copy safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Godot, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For editor_copy, this is the rule to start with:

editor_copy Rate-limited

editor_copy 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_copy": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "editor_copy_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Godot, apply this rule, and every editor_copy call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about editor_copy

What does the editor_copy tool do? +

Copy selected nodes to the editor clipboard. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on editor_copy? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit editor_copy? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the editor_copy 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_copy completely? +

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

editor_copy 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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