editor_get_dependencies

Get all resource dependencies for a file.

Server Godot @yanhuifair/godot-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 11 required

What editor_get_dependencies does on Godot

AI agents call editor_get_dependencies to retrieve information from Godot without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
path string Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why editor_get_dependencies needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves metadata about resource dependencies within a Godot project. It performs no write, delete, execute, or financial operations—it merely reads and returns information. The blast radius of misuse is minimal: an agent could learn the project structure but cannot modify, delete, or execute code. This is a straightforward Read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'editor_get_dependencies' and description 'Get all resource dependencies for a file' indicate retrieval of dependency information without modification or side effects.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Questions about editor_get_dependencies

What does the editor_get_dependencies tool do? +

Get all resource dependencies for a file. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Godot MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does editor_get_dependencies accept? +

editor_get_dependencies accepts 1 parameter: path. Required: path. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on editor_get_dependencies? +

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

editor_get_dependencies is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit editor_get_dependencies? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the editor_get_dependencies 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_get_dependencies completely? +

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

editor_get_dependencies 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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editor_get_dependencies is one line of Godot's registry record.

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