list_joints

List physics joints.

Server Godot @yanhuifair/godot-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 20 required

What list_joints does on Godot

AI agents call list_joints 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.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
joint_type object Filter by joint type
scene_path object Filter to a specific scene

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why list_joints needs a policy

This tool queries and returns information about existing physics joints in the Godot Engine without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward data retrieval function, fitting the 'Read' category for safe, passive information queries.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_joints' and description 'List physics joints' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or execution of side effects.

Questions about list_joints

What does the list_joints tool do? +

List physics joints. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Godot MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does list_joints accept? +

list_joints accepts 2 parameters: joint_type, scene_path. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on list_joints? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_joints? +

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

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

list_joints 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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