unity_editor_ping

Check if the Unity Editor bridge is running and responsive. Returns editor version, project name, and connection status.

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_editor_ping does on Unity MCP Server

AI agents call unity_editor_ping 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_editor_ping is rated Low

This tool only queries the status of the Unity Editor bridge and returns informational data (version, project name, connection status). It has no side effects and is purely a health-check/read operation.

From the tool's definition Check if the Unity Editor bridge is running and responsive. Returns editor version, project name, and connection status.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

unity_editor_ping Allowed

unity_editor_ping 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_editor_ping": {}
  }
}

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_editor_ping call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about unity_editor_ping

What does the unity_editor_ping tool do? +

Check if the Unity Editor bridge is running and responsive. Returns editor version, project name, and connection status. 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_editor_ping? +

Register the Unity MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for unity_editor_ping: 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_editor_ping? +

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

Can I rate-limit unity_editor_ping? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the unity_editor_ping 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_editor_ping completely? +

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

unity_editor_ping 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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