editor_stop · Godot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What editor_stop does on Godot

AI agents invoke editor_stop to trigger actions in Godot. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why editor_stop needs a policy

This tool executes an operation that changes the state of the Godot editor/engine (stopping a running scene). While not destructive (it doesn't delete data) or financial, it is an Execute action as it triggers an external operation with real effects on the running engine.

From the tool's definition Tool 'editor_stop' stops playing in editor, which triggers a state change in the Godot engine runtime by halting an active play session.

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Verdict

editor_stop Rate-limited

editor_stop stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_stop": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "editor_stop_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Godot, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about editor_stop

What does the editor_stop tool do? +

Stop playing in editor. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Godot MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on editor_stop? +

Register the Godot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for editor_stop: 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_stop? +

editor_stop is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit editor_stop? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the editor_stop 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_stop completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for editor_stop. 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_stop? +

editor_stop 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.

// THE FULL RECORD

editor_stop is one line of Godot's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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