run_automation_test

Run a specific automation test by name.

SERVERUnreal SOURCE@jjpxdev/unreal-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What run_automation_test does on Unreal

AI agents invoke run_automation_test to trigger actions in Unreal. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`test_name`	string	Yes	Test name or pattern to run

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why run_automation_test is rated High

This tool triggers execution of automation tests within Unreal Engine. While testing is typically a development activity, running arbitrary automation tests can have significant side effects depending on test implementation—tests may modify project state, create/delete temporary assets, alter settings, or trigger external operations.

From the tool's definition The tool 'run_automation_test' executes a specific automation test by name. The verb 'run' combined with 'automation test' indicates active execution of arbitrary testing code whose effects depend on which test is specified as an argument.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

run_automation_test Rate-limited

run_automation_test stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "run_automation_test": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_automation_test_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Unreal, apply this rule, and every run_automation_test call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about run_automation_test

What does the run_automation_test tool do? +

Run a specific automation test by name. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Unreal MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

What parameters does run_automation_test accept? +

run_automation_test accepts 1 parameter: test_name. Required: test_name. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on run_automation_test? +

Register the Unreal MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for run_automation_test: 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.

What risk level is run_automation_test? +

run_automation_test is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit run_automation_test? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the run_automation_test 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 run_automation_test completely? +

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

run_automation_test 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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