editor_get_open_scene

Get currently open scene path.

Server Godot @yanhuifair/godot-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What editor_get_open_scene does on Godot

AI agents call editor_get_open_scene 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.

Why editor_get_open_scene needs a policy

This tool queries the state of the Godot editor to retrieve the path of the currently open scene. It is a read-only operation that retrieves information without altering any data, executing code, or triggering external side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description: 'Get currently open scene path' — a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Questions about editor_get_open_scene

What does the editor_get_open_scene tool do? +

Get currently open scene path. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Godot MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on editor_get_open_scene? +

Register the Godot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for editor_get_open_scene: 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_open_scene? +

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

Can I rate-limit editor_get_open_scene? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the editor_get_open_scene 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_open_scene completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for editor_get_open_scene. 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_open_scene? +

editor_get_open_scene 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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