read_viewport

Read Viewport settings.

Server Godot @yanhuifair/godot-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 21 required

What read_viewport does on Godot

AI agents call read_viewport 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
node_name object Viewport/SubViewport node name
scene_path string Yes Path to .tscn scene

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why read_viewport needs a policy

This tool retrieves viewport configuration data. It performs no state changes, does not execute code or commands, and does not delete or modify data. It is a straightforward read operation on viewport settings, placing it in the Read category with low severity since viewport settings are typically non-sensitive engine configuration.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description explicitly indicate 'Read Viewport settings' — a query operation retrieving configuration without modification or side effects.

Questions about read_viewport

What does the read_viewport tool do? +

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

What parameters does read_viewport accept? +

read_viewport accepts 2 parameters: node_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_viewport? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit read_viewport? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the read_viewport 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_viewport completely? +

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

read_viewport 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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