unity_script_read

Read the contents of a C# script file from the project.

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_script_read does on Unity MCP Server

AI agents call unity_script_read 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_script_read is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries script file contents without modifying, executing, or deleting any data. It is a straightforward read operation that poses minimal security risk on its own.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'read' and description states 'Read the contents of a C# script file from the project' — purely a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

unity_script_read Allowed

unity_script_read 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_script_read": {}
  }
}

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_script_read call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about unity_script_read

What does the unity_script_read tool do? +

Read the contents of a C# script file from the project. 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_script_read? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit unity_script_read? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the unity_script_read 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_script_read completely? +

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

unity_script_read 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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