unity_hub_set_install_path

Set the default installation directory for Unity Editors.

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What unity_hub_set_install_path does on Unity MCP Server

AI agents use unity_hub_set_install_path to create or update resources in Unity MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Unity MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why unity_hub_set_install_path is rated Medium

This tool modifies Unity Hub configuration by changing the default installation directory. This is a Write action because it creates or modifies system settings in a reversible manner—the setting can be changed again or reverted.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'unity_hub_set_install_path' and description 'Set the default installation directory for Unity Editors' indicate modification of configuration settings. The verb 'set' and action of changing a default path demonstrates reversible data modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

unity_hub_set_install_path Rate-limited

unity_hub_set_install_path 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": {
    "unity_hub_set_install_path": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "unity_hub_set_install_path_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 Unity MCP Server, apply this rule, and every unity_hub_set_install_path call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about unity_hub_set_install_path

What does the unity_hub_set_install_path tool do? +

Set the default installation directory for Unity Editors. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Unity MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on unity_hub_set_install_path? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit unity_hub_set_install_path? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the unity_hub_set_install_path 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_hub_set_install_path completely? +

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

unity_hub_set_install_path 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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