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What read_animation_tree does on Godot
AI agents call read_animation_tree 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
scene_path | string | Yes | Path to .tscn scene file containing an AnimationTree node |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why read_animation_tree is rated Low
This tool queries and retrieves the state of an AnimationTree resource in Godot, including its state machine configuration. It performs inspection/retrieval only, with no modifications, deletions, or external operations. This is a straightforward Read operation with minimal security risk, as it only exposes existing animation data already present in the engine.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'read_animation_tree' and description states 'Read AnimationTree with state machine.' The verb 'read' and action of retrieving animation tree data indicates data retrieval with no side effects.
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The rule that runs read_animation_tree 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 read_animation_tree, this is the rule to start with:
read_animation_tree is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Godot, apply this rule, and every read_animation_tree call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about read_animation_tree
Read AnimationTree with state machine. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Godot MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
read_animation_tree accepts 1 parameter: scene_path. Required: scene_path. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Godot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for read_animation_tree: 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.
read_animation_tree is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the read_animation_tree 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for read_animation_tree. 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.
read_animation_tree 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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