unity_terrain_add_layer

Add a texture layer to the terrain for painting.

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_terrain_add_layer does on Unity MCP Server

AI agents use unity_terrain_add_layer 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_terrain_add_layer is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies terrain configuration by adding a texture layer. The operation is reversible (layers can be removed), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. The severity is medium because misuse could corrupt terrain appearance or waste resources, but the blast radius is limited to a single terrain's layer configuration in the active scene.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add a texture layer to the terrain for painting' — this creates new terrain layer data that modifies the scene state reversibly.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs unity_terrain_add_layer 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_terrain_add_layer, this is the rule to start with:

unity_terrain_add_layer Rate-limited

unity_terrain_add_layer 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_terrain_add_layer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "unity_terrain_add_layer_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_terrain_add_layer call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about unity_terrain_add_layer

What does the unity_terrain_add_layer tool do? +

Add a texture layer to the terrain for painting. 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_terrain_add_layer? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit unity_terrain_add_layer? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the unity_terrain_add_layer 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_terrain_add_layer completely? +

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

unity_terrain_add_layer 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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