get_asset_references
Get the dependency and referencer graph for an asset.
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What get_asset_references does on Unreal
AI agents call get_asset_references to retrieve information from Unreal without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
direction | string | — | |
asset_path | string | Yes | Asset package path (e.g., /Game/Meshes/MyMesh) |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why get_asset_references is rated Low
This tool retrieves and queries metadata about asset dependencies and references—information already present in the Unreal Engine asset system. It performs no modifications, executions, or destructive operations. The read-only nature and informational purpose place it squarely in the Read category with low severity, as misuse would only expose existing data relationships rather than cause side effects.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_asset_references' and description 'Get the dependency and referencer graph for an asset' indicate a retrieval operation that queries existing asset relationships without modification or execution.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs get_asset_references safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Unreal, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_asset_references, this is the rule to start with:
get_asset_references is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Unreal, apply this rule, and every get_asset_references call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about get_asset_references
Get the dependency and referencer graph for an asset. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Unreal MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
get_asset_references accepts 2 parameters: direction, asset_path. Required: asset_path. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Unreal MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_asset_references: 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 Unreal. Nothing to install.
get_asset_references is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_asset_references 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_asset_references. 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.
get_asset_references is provided by the Unreal MCP server (@jjpxdev/unreal-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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