set_material_instance_parameter

Set a parameter override on a Material Instance.

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_material_instance_parameter does on Unreal-MCP

AI agents use set_material_instance_parameter 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_material_instance_parameter is rated Medium

The tool modifies material instance parameters (a reversible write operation). It changes the state of a material asset in Unreal Engine but the modification is not destructive—parameters can be reset or changed again. This is a Write-category operation because it creates or modifies data reversibly.

From the tool's definition set_material_instance_parameter: Set a parameter override on a Material Instance. This modifies material properties but does not delete or irreversibly destroy assets.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_material_instance_parameter Rate-limited

set_material_instance_parameter 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_material_instance_parameter": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_material_instance_parameter_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_material_instance_parameter call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_material_instance_parameter

What does the set_material_instance_parameter tool do? +

Set a parameter override on a Material Instance. 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_material_instance_parameter? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_material_instance_parameter? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_material_instance_parameter 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_material_instance_parameter completely? +

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

set_material_instance_parameter 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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