get_user_data_dir

Resolve where user:// points on this machine for this project (honours use_custom_user_dir), plus the effective file-logging configuration.

SERVERGodot SOURCE@yanhuifair/godot-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 10 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/yanhuifair-godot-mcp/get-user-data-dir.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_user_data_dir does on Godot

AI agents call get_user_data_dir to retrieve information from Godot without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`list`	object	—	Also list the top-level contents of the user:// directory.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why get_user_data_dir is rated Low

Retrieves project file path and logging configuration without modifying any data or executing code.

From the tool's definition Resolve where user:// points, file-logging configuration.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_user_data_dir Allowed

get_user_data_dir is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_user_data_dir": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about get_user_data_dir

What does the get_user_data_dir tool do? +

Resolve where user:// points on this machine for this project (honours use_custom_user_dir), plus the effective file-logging configuration. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Godot MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does get_user_data_dir accept? +

get_user_data_dir accepts 1 parameter: list. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on get_user_data_dir? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_user_data_dir? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_user_data_dir 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 get_user_data_dir completely? +

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

get_user_data_dir 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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