rename_asset

Rename or move an asset. UE5 automatically fixes all references.

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 rename_asset does on Unreal-MCP

AI agents use rename_asset 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 rename_asset is rated Medium

Renaming or moving assets is a reversible modification operation. While it affects multiple references, it does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or cause financial harm. The automatic reference-fixing feature mitigates corruption risk, making it a Write operation rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Rename or move an asset' — this modifies asset metadata/location and triggers automatic reference updates across the project.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

rename_asset Rate-limited

rename_asset 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": {
    "rename_asset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "rename_asset_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 rename_asset call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about rename_asset

What does the rename_asset tool do? +

Rename or move an asset. UE5 automatically fixes all references. 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 rename_asset? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit rename_asset? +

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

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

rename_asset 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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