enter_play_mode

MCP tool from UnityCodeMCPServer by Signal-Loop

Enter Unity Play Mode, pause time and return immediately after triggering the transition. Intended to be used before gameplay automation tools.

How to use it

enter_play_mode is exposed by the UnityCodeMCPServer MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the enter_play_mode tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

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Other tools in UnityCodeMCPServer (7)

execute_csharp_script_in_unity_editor

Perform any task by executing generated C# scripts in Unity Editor context. Full access to UnityEngine, UnityEditor APIs, and reflection. Automatically captures logs, errors, and return values.

exit_play_mode

Exit Unity Play Mode, unpause time, and return immediately after triggering the transition.

get_unity_game_view_window_screenshot

Capture the current Unity Game View as an image without routing screenshot capture through gameplay input calls.

get_unity_info

Returns information about the current Unity Editor project and the UnityCodeMcpServer settings.

play_unity_game

Temporarily unpause time, simulate configured Input System actions, collect logs, and pause again when finished.

read_unity_console_logs

Read Unity Editor Console logs with configurable entry limits (1-1000, default 200)

run_unity_tests

Run Unity tests via TestRunnerApi. Supports EditMode, PlayMode, or both. Can run all tests or filter by fully qualified test names.