Godot AI is a free Model Context Protocol (MCP) server tool by Hi Godot, designed for the mcp platform. It operates as a Godot addon, primarily built with Node.js for its server and GDScript for its Godot editor plugin. This tool integrates AI assistants directly into the Godot engine, aiming to enhance game development workflows. It can be installed from the Godot Asset Library or manually placed in a project's addons directory.

What does Godot AI connect to?

Godot AI functions as an MCP server, establishing a live connection to a Godot editor. It supports both WebSocket and HTTP transport protocols. This tool is compatible with numerous AI clients, including Claude Code, Codex, Hermes Agent, VS Code, Gemini CLI, and Kiro. Its design enables communication between the Godot engine environment and external AI services, allowing for interactive AI-driven development.

Core features and tools

Godot AI exposes over 150 operations across many Godot engine domains. These include Scene & Node management, Script creation & editing, Input simulation, Runtime analysis, 3D scene building, Animation & AnimationTree, Physics, Navigation, Particles, Testing & QA, and Code analysis. A full list of callable tools is available in its official repository's docs/TOOLS.md, detailing its extensive capabilities.

Who is it for?

Godot AI targets game developers utilizing the Godot engine who seek to employ AI assistants for accelerating development. It assists in generating code, creating scenes, and automating repetitive tasks within the Godot environment. Developers can benefit from AI-driven solutions for various aspects of game creation, enhancing productivity. This is not the right fit if you are not using the Godot engine for game development.

How to get started

The authentication model is primarily handled by the connected AI client, often involving API keys for the respective LLM provider. It supports WebSocket and HTTP as transport protocols.

Use cases

• Building scenes, writing and attaching scripts, designing UI, animating, creating materials, particle effects, and running tests directly from a chat interface.
• Rapid prototyping by generating basic player movement, complete game scenes, and UI hierarchies from natural language prompts.
• Automated debugging and testing, where AI can identify and fix bugs, run the game, simulate input, and query live nodes to verify changes.

Godot AI empowers Godot developers by integrating AI assistance directly into their workflow. As a free MCP server, it extends the capabilities of the Godot editor, enabling AI clients to automate tasks and generate content. Its broad range of operations covers many aspects of game development, from scene creation to debugging. Try generating a basic player movement script from a natural language prompt.