Unreal Engine Mcp
Connect Unreal Engine 5 projects to your agent so editor automation, assets, and in-editor checks run from MCP instead of manual UE clicks.
Overview
unreal-engine-mcp is a MCP server for the Build phase that exposes 17 Unreal Engine 5 tools for agent-driven editor automation and game development tasks.
What is this MCP server?
- npm unreal-engine-mcp-server v0.5.9 with 17 UE5 automation tools
- UE_PROJECT_PATH points at your .uproject; optional UE_EDITOR_EXE override
- MCP_AUTOMATION_PORT default 8091 for automation bridge WebSocket
- LOG_LEVEL and MCP_ROUTE_STDOUT_LOGS guard stdio protocol integrity
- Optional UE_SCREENSHOT_DIR for visual verification workflows
- 17 tools for Unreal Engine 5 per server description
- npm package unreal-engine-mcp-server version 0.5.9
- Default MCP_AUTOMATION_PORT 8091; MCP server schema 2025-12-11
Community signal: 695 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
UE5 solo development piles up manual editor steps that agents cannot perform without a dedicated engine bridge.
Who is it for?
Indie or solo UE5 developers already living in Unreal Editor who use Claude Code or Cursor for implementation help.
Skip if: Web-only SaaS builders, mobile-only stacks without Unreal, or teams without a local Unreal installation.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After configuration, your agent can call seventeen MCP tools against your .uproject via the automation bridge instead of you driving every editor action.
- 17 MCP tools callable against your UE5 project
- Editor automation via configured bridge and environment variables
- Optional screenshot output directory for visual agent verification
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Journey fit
Game feature work and engine scripting happen in build when you integrate tooling with Unreal Editor. The server bridges UE Editor and automation port 8091; it is platform integration rather than generic app backend code.
How it compares
UE5 editor automation MCP with 17 tools, not a generic Unity skill or a hosted game backend.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is unreal-engine-mcp for?
Solo and indie Unreal Engine 5 developers who want their AI agent to run editor automation and game-dev helpers through MCP.
When should I use unreal-engine-mcp?
Use it during active UE5 build sessions when you need scripted editor actions, project-aware tooling, or screenshot-backed checks from your agent.
How do I add unreal-engine-mcp to my agent?
Install unreal-engine-mcp-server from npm, set UE_PROJECT_PATH to your .uproject path, configure optional UE_EDITOR_EXE and MCP_AUTOMATION_PORT, then add the stdio MCP entry in Claude Code or Cursor.