Unreal Engine API Documentation MCP Server

Accurate UE5 C++ API docs for AI agents. Prevents hallucinated signatures and includes.

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What is the Unreal Engine API Documentation MCP Server?

Accurate UE5 C++ API docs for AI agents. Prevents hallucinated signatures and includes.

What the server does

Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or any MCP-compatible AI tool. No Unreal Engine installation required. Check the supported versions. New versions are detected and built automatically every week.

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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
search_unreal_apiFind APIs by keyword
get_function_signatureExact signature with parameters and return type
get_include_pathResolve #include for a type
get_class_referenceFull class reference card
get_deprecation_warningsCheck if an API is obsolete

How to install the Unreal Engine API Documentation MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unreal-api": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["unreal-api-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "UNREAL_VERSION": "5.5"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
UNREAL_VERSIONConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
UNREAL_PROJECT_PATHFilesystem location the server is allowed to use.Optional
UNREAL_INSTALL_PATHFilesystem location the server is allowed to use.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Unreal Engine API Documentation to Covers.”
  • “Use Unreal Engine API Documentation to search unreal api.”
  • “Use Unreal Engine API Documentation to get function signature.”

Frequently asked questions

Accurate UE5 C++ API docs for AI agents. Prevents hallucinated signatures and includes. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.