Use this guide to configure and run MCP for Unity inside the Unity Editor. Installation is covered elsewhere; this document focuses on the Editor window, client configuration, and troubleshooting.
## Open the window
- Unity menu: Window > MCP for Unity
The window has four areas: Server Status, Unity Bridge, MCP Client Configuration, and Script Validation.
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## Quick start
1. Open Window > MCP for Unity.
2. Click “Auto-Setup”.
3. If prompted:
- Select the server folder that contains `server.py` (UnityMcpServer~/src).
- Install Python and/or uv if missing.
- For Claude Code, ensure the `claude` CLI is installed.
4. Click “Start Bridge” if the Unity Bridge shows “Stopped”.
5. Use your MCP client (Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Claude Code) to connect.
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## Server Status
- Status dot and label:
- Installed / Installed (Embedded) / Not Installed.
- Mode and ports:
- Mode: Auto or Standard.
- Ports: Unity (varies; shown in UI), MCP 6500.
- Actions:
- Auto-Setup: Registers/updates your selected MCP client(s), ensures bridge connectivity. Shows “Connected ✓” after success.
- Select server folder…: Choose the folder containing `server.py`.
- Verify again: Re-checks server presence.
- If Python isn’t detected, use “Open Install Instructions”.
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## Unity Bridge
- Shows Running or Stopped with a status dot.
- Start/Stop Bridge button toggles the Unity bridge process used by MCP clients to talk to Unity.
- Tip: After Auto-Setup, the bridge may auto-start in Auto mode.
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## MCP Client Configuration
- Select Client: Choose your target MCP client (e.g., Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Claude Code).
- Per-client actions:
- Cursor / VS Code / Windsurf:
- Auto Configure: Writes/updates your config to launch the server via uv:
- Command: uv
- Args: run --directory <pythonDir> server.py
- Manual Setup: Opens a window with a pre-filled JSON snippet to copy/paste into your client config.
- Choose `uv` Install Location: If uv isn’t on PATH, select the uv binary.
- A compact “Config:” line shows the resolved config file name once uv/server are detected.
- Claude Code:
- Register with Claude Code / Unregister MCP for Unity with Claude Code.
- If the CLI isn’t found, click “Choose Claude Install Location”.
- The window displays the resolved Claude CLI path when detected.
Notes:
- The UI shows a status dot and a short status text (e.g., “Configured”, “uv Not Found”, “Claude Not Found”).
- Use “Auto Configure” for one-click setup; use “Manual Setup” when you prefer to review/copy config.
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## Script Validation
- Validation Level options:
- Basic — Only syntax checks
- Standard — Syntax + Unity practices
- Comprehensive — All checks + semantic analysis
- Strict — Full semantic validation (requires Roslyn)
- Pick a level based on your project’s needs. A description is shown under the dropdown.
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## Troubleshooting
- Python or `uv` not found:
- Help: [Fix MCP for Unity with Cursor, VS Code & Windsurf](https://github.com/CoplayDev/unity-mcp/wiki/1.-Fix-Unity-MCP-and-Cursor,-VSCode-&-Windsurf)
- Claude CLI not found:
- Help: [Fix MCP for Unity with Claude Code](https://github.com/CoplayDev/unity-mcp/wiki/2.-Fix-Unity-MCP-and-Claude-Code)
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## Tips
- Enable “Show Debug Logs” in the header for more details in the Console when diagnosing issues.
