editor_get_node_properties

Read all editor-visible properties of a node.

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

What editor_get_node_properties does on Godot

AI agents call editor_get_node_properties 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 Node path to inspect

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why editor_get_node_properties needs a policy

This tool retrieves node property metadata from the Godot editor without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It is a read-only query operation with minimal blast radius—the worst outcome would be information disclosure of internal node structures, which is low severity in a development context.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'editor_get_node_properties' and description 'Read all editor-visible properties of a node' explicitly indicate data retrieval with no modification. The verb 'get' and 'read' confirm retrieval-only semantics.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Questions about editor_get_node_properties

What does the editor_get_node_properties tool do? +

Read all editor-visible properties of a node. 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_node_properties accept? +

editor_get_node_properties 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_node_properties? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit editor_get_node_properties? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the editor_get_node_properties 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_node_properties completely? +

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

editor_get_node_properties 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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