unity_amplify_get_node_types

List all available Amplify Shader Editor node types by reflecting over the ASE assembly. Returns type names, categories, and descriptions. Requires Amplify to be installed.

SERVERUnity MCP Server SOURCEanklebreaker-studio/unity-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What unity_amplify_get_node_types does on Unity MCP Server

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

RISK

Why unity_amplify_get_node_types is rated Low

This tool queries and returns metadata about available node types in the Amplify Shader Editor. It performs introspection/reflection over an assembly to provide informational output. No data is modified, created, deleted, or executed. The operation is read-only and has no blast radius if misused by an AI agent—it simply returns static type information.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get_node_types' and description states 'List all available Amplify Shader Editor node types' and 'Returns type names, categories, and descriptions.' This is purely a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs unity_amplify_get_node_types safely

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

unity_amplify_get_node_types Allowed

unity_amplify_get_node_types 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": {
    "unity_amplify_get_node_types": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about unity_amplify_get_node_types

What does the unity_amplify_get_node_types tool do? +

List all available Amplify Shader Editor node types by reflecting over the ASE assembly. Returns type names, categories, and descriptions. Requires Amplify to be installed. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Unity MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on unity_amplify_get_node_types? +

Register the Unity MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for unity_amplify_get_node_types: 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 Unity MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is unity_amplify_get_node_types? +

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

Can I rate-limit unity_amplify_get_node_types? +

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

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

unity_amplify_get_node_types is provided by the Unity MCP Server MCP server (anklebreaker-studio/unity-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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