move_file

Move/rename a file within project.

Server Godot @yanhuifair/godot-mcp
Category Write
Risk class Medium
Parameters 22 required

What move_file does on Godot

AI agents use move_file 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.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
source string Yes Source file path (relative to project root)
destination string Yes Destination file path (relative to project root)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why move_file needs a policy

Moving or renaming a file is a reversible write operation—the file content is preserved, only its location or name changes. This is distinct from deletion (Destructive) or execution (Execute). While it modifies the project structure, the change can be undone by moving/renaming back. Severity is medium because misuse could disrupt project organization or break references, but no permanent data loss occurs.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'move_file' and description 'Move/rename a file within project' indicates file system modification operations that create new state (moved/renamed files) while preserving the original data.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (destination)

Questions about move_file

What does the move_file tool do? +

Move/rename a file within project. 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 move_file accept? +

move_file accepts 2 parameters: source, destination. Required: source, destination. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on move_file? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit move_file? +

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

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

move_file 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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