How do I install Unreal ?

Unreal is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: unreal-engine-mcp-server and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Unreal safe to use?

Unreal scored 6.8/10 (moderate risk) in MCP Marketplace's automated security scan. It has 2 high or critical findings to review. It's listed, but review the security report on this page before installing.

What credentials does Unreal need?

Unreal requires the following credentials or environment variables: UE_PROJECT_PATH, MCP_AUTOMATION_CAPABILITY_TOKEN, UNREAL_MCP_URL, LOG_LEVEL. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Unreal ?

Unreal uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Unreal MCP Server

by ChiR24

Developer ToolsModerate6.8MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

EngineWire: drive the Unreal Editor (UE 5.0-5.8): levels, Blueprints, UI, materials, VFX and more.

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EngineWire: drive the Unreal Editor (UE 5.0-5.8): levels, Blueprints, UI, materials, VFX and more.

Security Report

6.8

Moderate6.8Moderate Risk

Valid MCP server (1 strong, 1 medium validity signals). 1 code issue detected. 3 known CVEs in dependencies (1 critical, 1 high severity) Imported from the Official MCP Registry. Trust signals: trusted author (3/3 approved). 2 finding(s) downgraded by scanner intelligence.

6 files analyzed · 5 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

file_system

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Your Unreal project folder or its .uproject file. The server reads the capability token from <project>/Saved/MCP/capability-token.Optional

Environment variable: UE_PROJECT_PATH

Capability token to present to the editor. Only needed when the server cannot read the project folder.Required

Environment variable: MCP_AUTOMATION_CAPABILITY_TOKEN

The editor's native MCP endpoint (Project Settings > EngineWire > Native MCP Port).Optional

Environment variable: UNREAL_MCP_URL

Log level. Logs go to stderr.Optional

Environment variable: LOG_LEVEL

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-chir24-unreal-engine-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "LOG_LEVEL": "your-log-level-here",
        "UNREAL_MCP_URL": "your-unreal-mcp-url-here",
        "UE_PROJECT_PATH": "your-ue-project-path-here",
        "MCP_AUTOMATION_CAPABILITY_TOKEN": "your-mcp-automation-capability-token-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "unreal-engine-mcp-server"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

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