run_all_automation_tests · Unreal MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What run_all_automation_tests does on Unreal

AI agents invoke run_all_automation_tests 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why run_all_automation_tests needs a policy

This tool triggers execution of automation tests within Unreal Engine, which are external operations that can perform various side effects including asset modifications, shader compilation, code generation, and system resource consumption.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'run_all_automation_tests' and description 'Run all automation tests' indicate execution of arbitrary test suites. The 'run_' prefix and verb 'Run' denote triggering external operations whose effects depend on test configuration and implementation.

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Verdict

run_all_automation_tests Rate-limited

run_all_automation_tests 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_all_automation_tests": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_all_automation_tests_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Unreal, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about run_all_automation_tests

What does the run_all_automation_tests tool do? +

Run all automation tests. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on run_all_automation_tests? +

Register the Unreal MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for run_all_automation_tests: 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_all_automation_tests? +

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

Can I rate-limit run_all_automation_tests? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the run_all_automation_tests 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_all_automation_tests completely? +

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

run_all_automation_tests is provided by the Unreal MCP server (sam-david/unreal-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.