set_actor_transform

Set an actor's location, rotation, and/or scale.

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 set_actor_transform does on Unreal-MCP

AI agents use set_actor_transform 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 set_actor_transform is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data (actor transform values) in a reversible manner. An AI agent could inadvertently move critical game objects, misalign components, or break level geometry, but the changes can be undone through subsequent calls or editor undo operations. It does not execute arbitrary code, trigger irreversible deletions, or commit financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Set an actor's location, rotation, and/or scale' — these are reversible modifications to actor properties in Unreal Engine.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_actor_transform Rate-limited

set_actor_transform 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": {
    "set_actor_transform": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_actor_transform_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 set_actor_transform call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_actor_transform

What does the set_actor_transform tool do? +

Set an actor's location, rotation, and/or scale. 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 set_actor_transform? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_actor_transform? +

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

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

set_actor_transform 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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