Unity MCP Server

Cross-platform CLI tool for AI Game Developer (Skills & MCP). Full AI develop and test loop. Efficient token usage, advanced tools. Creates Unity

Local serverstdio

What is the Unity MCP Server?

Cross-platform CLI tool for AI Game Developer (Skills & MCP). Full AI develop and test loop. Efficient token usage, advanced tools. Creates Unity project, installs

What you get

Unity MCP is an AI-powered game development assistant for Editor & Runtime. Connect Claude, Cursor, & Windsurf to Unity via MCP. Automate workflows, generate code, and enable AI within your games.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
assets-copyCopy the asset at path and stores it at newPath
assets-create-folderCreates a new folder in the specified parent folder
assets-deleteDelete the assets at paths from the project
assets-findSearch the asset database using the search filter string
assets-find-built-inSearch the built-in assets of the Unity Editor
assets-get-dataGet asset data from the asset file including all serializable fields and properties
assets-material-createCreate new material asset with default parameters
assets-modifyModify asset file in the project
assets-moveMove the assets at paths in the project (also used for rename)
assets-prefab-closeClose currently opened prefab
assets-prefab-createCreate a prefab from a GameObject in the current active scene
assets-prefab-instantiateInstantiates prefab in the current active scene
assets-prefab-openOpen prefab edit mode for a specific GameObject
assets-prefab-saveSave a prefab in prefab editing mode

How to install the Unity MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unity-1": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "unity-mcp-cli"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Unity to assets-copy.”
  • “Use Unity to assets-create-folder.”
  • “Use Unity to assets-delete.”

Frequently asked questions

Cross-platform CLI tool for AI Game Developer (Skills & MCP). Full AI develop and test loop. Efficient token usage, advanced tools. Creates Unity project, installs Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.