editor_duplicate_asset
Duplicate a file via editor filesystem.
This record as markdown: /tools/yanhuifair-godot-mcp/editor-duplicate-asset.md
What editor_duplicate_asset does on Godot
AI agents use editor_duplicate_asset 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.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
to | string | Yes | |
from | string | Yes |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why editor_duplicate_asset is rated Medium
Duplicating a file creates a new copy of an existing asset. This is a reversible write operation (the copy can be deleted), not destructive. The blast radius is medium since it could clutter the project with unwanted copies if misused.
From the tool's definition Duplicate a file via editor filesystem
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs editor_duplicate_asset 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_duplicate_asset, this is the rule to start with:
editor_duplicate_asset 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Godot, apply this rule, and every editor_duplicate_asset call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about editor_duplicate_asset
Duplicate a file via editor filesystem. 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.
editor_duplicate_asset accepts 2 parameters: to, from. Required: to, from. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Godot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for editor_duplicate_asset: 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.
editor_duplicate_asset is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the editor_duplicate_asset 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for editor_duplicate_asset. 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.
editor_duplicate_asset 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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