read_tab_container

Read TabContainer/TabBar.

SERVERGodot SOURCE@yanhuifair/godot-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 21 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/yanhuifair-godot-mcp/read-tab-container.md

WHAT IT DOES

What read_tab_container does on Godot

AI agents call read_tab_container 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
`name`	object	—	TabContainer/TabBar node name
`scene_path`	string	Yes	Path to .tscn scene

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why read_tab_container is rated Low

This tool queries the state of a TabContainer or TabBar UI component in Godot. The 'read' prefix and verb clearly indicate data retrieval with no side effects. Reading UI component state has minimal blast radius even if called unexpectedly by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'read_' prefix and description states 'Read TabContainer/TabBar', indicating it retrieves UI state without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

read_tab_container Allowed

read_tab_container 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": {
    "read_tab_container": {}
  }
}

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 read_tab_container call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about read_tab_container

What does the read_tab_container tool do? +

Read TabContainer/TabBar. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Godot MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does read_tab_container accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on read_tab_container? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit read_tab_container? +

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

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

read_tab_container 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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