add_input_binding · Unity MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_input_binding does on Unity

AI agents use add_input_binding to create or update resources in Unity — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Unity environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_input_binding needs a policy

An AI agent can call add_input_binding faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Unity by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

add_input_binding Rate-limited

add_input_binding 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": {
    "add_input_binding": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_input_binding_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_input_binding

What does the add_input_binding tool do? +

Add a new Binding to an Action. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Unity MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_input_binding? +

Register the Unity MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_input_binding: 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. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_input_binding? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_input_binding? +

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

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

add_input_binding is provided by the Unity MCP server (@akiojin/unity-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.