# unity_terrain_get_tree_instances

Get all tree instances on the terrain. Returns positions, prototype indices, scales, and count.

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `unity_terrain_get_tree_instances`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/anklebreaker-studio-unity-mcp-server/unity-terrain-get-tree-instances

## Facts

- Tool: `unity_terrain_get_tree_instances`
- Server: Unity MCP Server (`anklebreaker-studio/unity-mcp-server`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/anklebreaker-studio-unity-mcp-server.md
- Homepage: https://github.com/AnkleBreaker-Studio/unity-mcp-server
- Risk category: Read (Low risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 0
- Recommended policy verdict: Allowed

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "unity_terrain_get_tree_instances",
    "arguments": {}
  }
}
```

## Why unity_terrain_get_tree_instances is rated Low

This tool retrieves terrain tree instance data (positions, prototype indices, scales, count) without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It is a pure data query operation with no side effects, fitting the Read category. The low severity reflects minimal risk—an AI agent misusing this tool could only retrieve unwanted scene information, not damage assets or execute harmful commands.

From the tool's own definition: "Tool name 'unity_terrain_get_tree_instances' and description 'Get all tree instances on the terrain. Returns positions, prototype indices, scales, and count.' indicate retrieval of terrain data with no modification or destructive capability."

## Use case

AI agents call unity_terrain_get_tree_instances 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.

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Allowed**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches Unity MCP Server:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "unity_terrain_get_tree_instances": {}
  }
}
```

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