editor_duplicate_asset · Godot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

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.

PARAMETERS

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`to`	string	Yes
`from`	string	Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why editor_duplicate_asset needs a policy

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

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

editor_duplicate_asset Rate-limited

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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "editor_duplicate_asset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "editor_duplicate_asset_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about editor_duplicate_asset

What does the editor_duplicate_asset tool do? +

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.

What parameters does editor_duplicate_asset accept? +

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.

How do I enforce a policy on editor_duplicate_asset? +

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.

What risk level is editor_duplicate_asset? +

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

Can I rate-limit editor_duplicate_asset? +

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.

How do I block editor_duplicate_asset completely? +

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.

What MCP server provides editor_duplicate_asset? +

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.