Unreal FAQs

Question 1

What is UnrealMCP?

Accepted Answer

UnrealMCP is an Unreal Engine plugin that enables AI agents to interact with and control Unreal Engine environments programmatically using a Machine Control Protocol (MCP).

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for using UnrealMCP?

Accepted Answer

You need Unreal Engine 5.3+, a C++ development environment, Python 3.7+, and an MCP-compatible LLM like Claude for Desktop or Cursor. Also, use source control and backup often!

Question 3

What can I do with UnrealMCP?

Accepted Answer

You can use UnrealMCP to automate tasks, create dynamic scenes, integrate AI workflows into your game development pipeline, and manipulate Unreal Engine environments with external AI systems.

Question 4

How do I connect to UnrealMCP with Claude or Cursor?

Accepted Answer

Configuration instructions for both Claude and Cursor are provided in the plugin's README. The setup scripts automate much of this. Ensure your LLM's settings are correctly configured to communicate with the plugin's TCP server.

Question 5

What are the key features of UnrealMCP?

Accepted Answer

Key features include a TCP server for remote control, a JSON-based command protocol, editor UI integration, Python companion scripts, and comprehensive scene manipulation capabilities.

Unreal

About

Key Features

Use Cases