Godot MCP
MCP server for full Godot 4.x engine control. Offers 149 tools for AI-driven game development automation and natural language interaction.
MCP Server
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314 GitHub stars with active community development
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149 tools for AI-driven game development
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Open source under MIT license — free to use and modify
What is Godot MCP? Features and use cases explained.
About Godot MCP
Godot MCP is a comprehensive Model Context Protocol server that gives AI assistants full control over the Godot 4.x game engine. It provides 149 tools covering networking, 3D/2D rendering, UI controls, audio effects, animation trees, file I/O, runtime code execution, property inspection, scene manipulation, signal management, physics, project creation, and more. With features like executing arbitrary GDScript, inspecting and modifying node properties, controlling animations, and managing signals, it enables AI-driven game development directly from natural language or code editors.
Use Cases
- ▸Generate and modify Godot scenes using natural language commands from an AI assistant
- ▸Debug gameplay by inspecting and altering node properties in real-time
- ▸Automate repetitive engine tasks like creating UI elements or adjusting animations
- ▸Rapidly prototype game mechanics by having AI write and execute GDScript code
Features
- ✓Executes arbitrary GDScript code in the running game with await support
- ✓Reads and writes any property on any node via path
- ✓Calls any method on any node with arguments
- ✓Instantiates scenes, removes nodes, changes scenes, and reparents nodes at runtime
- ✓Connects, disconnects, and emits signals dynamically
- ✓Controls AnimationPlayer (play, stop, pause) and tweens properties with easing
- ✓Pauses/unpauses the game and retrieves performance metrics like FPS and memory
- ✓Manages project creation, scene manipulation, and physics through dedicated tools
FAQ
Does Godot MCP work with Godot 3.x or only 4.x?▼
Godot MCP is built for Godot 4.x (4.0 and above) and takes advantage of features specific to that version. It may not be compatible with Godot 3.x.
Do I need to modify my Godot project to use these tools?▼
No. The server connects to your running Godot project via a TCP socket, so no project modifications are required. Just install the server and start your AI client.
Can runtime code execution affect game performance?▼
The server runs asynchronously and tools like `game_eval` execute within the game's process, so heavy scripts could impact performance. For production builds, it's best to disable the server or restrict its use to development.
How do I set up godot-mcp with my AI assistant?▼
Follow the instructions in the README: install Node.js dependencies, run the MCP server script, and configure your AI client (e.g., Claude, Cursor) to connect to the server's endpoint.
How to install Godot MCP — setup guide and prerequisites.
Installation
Install Godot MCP to get started:
$git clone https://github.com/tugcantopaloglu/godot-mcp.git
Or visit the project page for detailed setup instructions.
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