editor_set_breakpoint

Set a breakpoint in a script.

SERVERGodot SOURCE@yanhuifair/godot-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 22 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/yanhuifair-godot-mcp/editor-set-breakpoint.md

WHAT IT DOES

What editor_set_breakpoint does on Godot

AI agents use editor_set_breakpoint 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
`line`	number	Yes	Line number
`script`	string	Yes	Script path

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why editor_set_breakpoint is rated Medium

Setting a breakpoint modifies the script's debugging state by adding a breakpoint marker. This is a reversible write operation (breakpoints can be removed), with low blast radius as it only affects debugging behavior in the Godot editor.

From the tool's definition Set a breakpoint in a script

Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (script)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs editor_set_breakpoint 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_set_breakpoint, this is the rule to start with:

editor_set_breakpoint Rate-limited

editor_set_breakpoint 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_set_breakpoint": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "editor_set_breakpoint_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_set_breakpoint call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about editor_set_breakpoint

What does the editor_set_breakpoint tool do? +

Set a breakpoint in a script. 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_set_breakpoint accept? +

editor_set_breakpoint accepts 2 parameters: line, script. Required: line, script. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on editor_set_breakpoint? +

Register the Godot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for editor_set_breakpoint: 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_set_breakpoint? +

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

Can I rate-limit editor_set_breakpoint? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the editor_set_breakpoint 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_set_breakpoint completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for editor_set_breakpoint. 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_set_breakpoint? +

editor_set_breakpoint 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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