list_niagara_emitter_templates

List available emitter templates for use with add_niagara_emitter.

SERVERUnreal-MCP SOURCEaadeshrao123/unreal-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What list_niagara_emitter_templates does on Unreal-MCP

AI agents call list_niagara_emitter_templates to retrieve information from Unreal-MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_niagara_emitter_templates is rated Low

This tool retrieves and enumerates available emitter templates from Unreal Engine's Niagara VFX system. It performs a read-only query operation with no capability to modify, delete, or execute code. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent can only discover what templates exist, not alter engine state or create unintended effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_niagara_emitter_templates' and description 'List available emitter templates' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_niagara_emitter_templates 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 list_niagara_emitter_templates, this is the rule to start with:

list_niagara_emitter_templates Allowed

list_niagara_emitter_templates is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_niagara_emitter_templates": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about list_niagara_emitter_templates

What does the list_niagara_emitter_templates tool do? +

List available emitter templates for use with add_niagara_emitter. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Unreal-MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_niagara_emitter_templates? +

Register the Unreal MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_niagara_emitter_templates: 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 list_niagara_emitter_templates? +

list_niagara_emitter_templates is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_niagara_emitter_templates? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_niagara_emitter_templates 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 list_niagara_emitter_templates completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_niagara_emitter_templates. 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 list_niagara_emitter_templates? +

list_niagara_emitter_templates 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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