add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input

Add a typed input pin to a scratch pad module's Custom HLSL node.

SERVERUnreal-MCP SOURCEaadeshrao123/unreal-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input does on Unreal-MCP

AI agents use add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input to create or update resources in Unreal-MCP, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Unreal-MCP environment.

RISK

Why add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies VFX node structure within Unreal Engine's Niagara system. The 'add' verb and the action of introducing a new input pin represent reversible modifications to editor state. While it affects VFX logic, the changes can be undone through normal editor operations (undo/deletion).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input' and description 'Add a typed input pin to a scratch pad module's Custom HLSL node' indicate the tool modifies Niagara VFX system configuration by adding a new input parameter.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Unreal-MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input, this is the rule to start with:

add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input Rate-limited

add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Unreal-MCP, apply this rule, and every add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input

What does the add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input tool do? +

Add a typed input pin to a scratch pad module's Custom HLSL node. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Unreal-MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input? +

Register the Unreal MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Unreal-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input? +

add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input? +

add_niagara_custom_hlsl_input is provided by the Unreal MCP server (aadeshrao123/unreal-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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