editor_save_scene_as

Save the current scene under a new res:// path (optionally with preview).

SERVERGodot SOURCE@yanhuifair/godot-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 21 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/yanhuifair-godot-mcp/editor-save-scene-as.md

WHAT IT DOES

What editor_save_scene_as does on Godot

AI agents use editor_save_scene_as 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
`path`	string	Yes	Destination scene path, must start with res:// (e.g. res://levels/level2.tscn)
`with_preview`	object	—	Generate a thumbnail preview for the FileSystem dock

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why editor_save_scene_as is rated Medium

Creates or modifies scene files in the project; reversible but impacts project state significantly.

From the tool's definition Save scene under new res:// path; creates/modifies project files.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs editor_save_scene_as 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_save_scene_as, this is the rule to start with:

editor_save_scene_as Rate-limited

editor_save_scene_as 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_save_scene_as": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "editor_save_scene_as_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Godot, apply this rule, and every editor_save_scene_as call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about editor_save_scene_as

What does the editor_save_scene_as tool do? +

Save the current scene under a new res:// path (optionally with preview). 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_save_scene_as accept? +

editor_save_scene_as accepts 2 parameters: path, with_preview. 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_save_scene_as? +

Register the Godot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for editor_save_scene_as: 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_save_scene_as? +

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

Can I rate-limit editor_save_scene_as? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the editor_save_scene_as 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_save_scene_as completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for editor_save_scene_as. 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_save_scene_as? +

editor_save_scene_as 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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