unity-mcp-orchestrator

Unity-MCP Operator Guide

This skill helps you effectively use the Unity Editor with MCP tools and resources.

Template Notice

Examples in references/workflows.md and references/tools-reference.md are reusable templates. They may be inaccurate across Unity versions, package setups (UGUI/TMP/Input System), and project-specific conventions. Please check console, compilation errors, or use screenshot after implementation.

Before applying a template:

• Validate targets/components first via resources and find_gameobjects.
• Treat names, enum values, and property payloads as placeholders to adapt.

Quick Start: Resource-First Workflow

Always read relevant resources before using tools. This prevents errors and provides the necessary context.

1. Check editor state     → mcpforunity://editor/state
2. Understand the scene   → mcpforunity://scene/gameobject-api
3. Find what you need     → find_gameobjects or resources
4. Take action            → tools (manage_gameobject, create_script, script_apply_edits, apply_text_edits, validate_script, delete_script, get_sha, etc.)
5. Verify results         → read_console, manage_camera(action="screenshot"), resources

Critical Best Practices

1. After Writing/Editing Scripts: Wait for Compilation and Check Console

# After create_script or script_apply_edits:
# Both tools already trigger AssetDatabase.ImportAsset + RequestScriptCompilation automatically.
# No need to call refresh_unity — just wait for compilation to finish, then check console.

# 1. Poll editor state until compilation completes
# Read mcpforunity://editor/state → wait until is_compiling == false

# 2. Check for compilation errors
read_console(types=["error"], count=10, include_stacktrace=True)

Why: Unity must compile scripts before they're usable. create_script and script_apply_edits already trigger import and compilation automatically — calling refresh_unity afterward is redundant.

2. Use batch_execute for Multiple Operations

# 10-100x faster than sequential calls
batch_execute(
    commands=[
        {"tool": "manage_gameobject", "params": {"action": "create", "name": "Cube1", "primitive_type": "Cube"}},
        {"tool": "manage_gameobject", "params": {"action": "create", "name": "Cube2", "primitive_type": "Cube"}},
        {"tool": "manage_gameobject", "params": {"action": "create", "name": "Cube3", "primitive_type": "Cube"}}
    ],
    parallel=True  # Hint only: Unity may still execute sequentially
)

Max 25 commands per batch by default (configurable in Unity MCP Tools window, max 100). Use fail_fast=True for dependent operations.

Tip: Also use batch_execute for discovery — batch multiple find_gameobjects calls instead of calling them one at a time:

batch_execute(commands=[
    {"tool": "find_gameobjects", "params": {"search_term": "Camera", "search_method": "by_component"}},
    {"tool": "find_gameobjects", "params": {"search_term": "Player", "search_method": "by_tag"}},
    {"tool": "find_gameobjects", "params": {"search_term": "GameManager", "search_method": "by_name"}}
])

3. Use Screenshots to Verify Visual Results

# Basic screenshot (saves to Assets/, returns file path only)
manage_camera(action="screenshot")

# Inline screenshot (returns base64 PNG directly to the AI)
manage_camera(action="screenshot", include_image=True)

# Use a specific camera and cap resolution for smaller payloads
manage_camera(action="screenshot", camera="MainCamera", include_image=True, max_resolution=512)

# Batch surround: captures front/back/left/right/top/bird_eye around the scene
manage_camera(action="screenshot", batch="surround", max_resolution=256)

# Batch surround centered on a specific object
manage_camera(action="screenshot", batch="surround", view_target="Player", max_resolution=256)

# Positioned screenshot: place a temp camera and capture in one call
manage_camera(action="screenshot", view_target="Player", view_position=[0, 10, -10], max_resolution=512)

# Scene View screenshot: capture what the developer sees in the editor
manage_camera(action="screenshot", capture_source="scene_view", include_image=True)

# Scene View framed on a specific object
manage_camera(action="screenshot", capture_source="scene_view", view_target="Canvas", include_image=True)

Best practices for AI scene understanding:

• Use include_image=True when you need to see the scene, not just save a file.
• Use batch="surround" for a comprehensive overview (6 angles, one command).
• Use view_target/view_position to capture from a specific viewpoint without needing a scene camera.
• Use capture_source="scene_view" to see the editor viewport (gizmos, wireframes, grid).
• Keep max_resolution at 256–512 to balance quality vs. token cost.

# Agentic camera loop: point, shoot, analyze
manage_gameobject(action="look_at", target="MainCamera", look_at_target="Player")
manage_camera(action="screenshot", camera="MainCamera", include_image=True, max_resolution=512)
# → Analyze image, decide next action

# Multi-view screenshot (6-angle contact sheet)
manage_camera(action="screenshot_multiview", max_resolution=480)

# Scene View for editor-level inspection (shows gizmos, debug overlays, etc.)
manage_camera(action="screenshot", capture_source="scene_view", view_target="Player", include_image=True)

4. Check Console After Major Changes

read_console(
    action="get",
    types=["error", "warning"],  # Focus on problems
    count=10,
    format="detailed"
)

5. Always Check mcpforunity://editor/state Before Complex Operations

# Read mcpforunity://editor/state to check:
# - is_compiling: Wait if true
# - is_domain_reload_pending: Wait if true  
# - ready_for_tools: Only proceed if true
# - blocking_reasons: Why tools might fail

Parameter Type Conventions

These are common patterns, not strict guarantees. manage_components.set_property payload shapes can vary by component/property; if a template fails, inspect the component resource payload and adjust.

Vectors (position, rotation, scale, color)

# Both forms accepted:
position=[1.0, 2.0, 3.0]        # List
position="[1.0, 2.0, 3.0]"     # JSON string

Booleans

# Both forms accepted:
include_inactive=True           # Boolean
include_inactive="true"         # String

Colors

# Auto-detected format:
color=[255, 0, 0, 255]         # 0-255 range
color=[1.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0]    # 0.0-1.0 normalized (auto-converted)

Paths

# Assets-relative (default):
path="Assets/Scripts/MyScript.cs"

# URI forms:
uri="mcpforunity://path/Assets/Scripts/MyScript.cs"
uri="file:///full/path/to/file.cs"

Core Tool Categories

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