EngineWire (ChiR24/Unreal_mcp): Unreal Engine MCP server compatibility
MIT-licensed Unreal MCP server and native editor plugin that exposes one `unreal` tool with hundreds of capabilities behind search/describe/execute. The repository was previously known as Unreal_mcp.
Is it maintained?
The last commit was on 2026-10-22 (1 day ago), so we mark it Active (a commit in the last 90 days).
Facts
| Engines | Unreal Engine |
|---|---|
| Type | MCP server |
| Supported engine versions | Unreal Engine 5.0 to 5.8 (0.6 line) Source |
| Health | Active |
| Last commit | 2026-10-22 (1 day ago) |
| Latest release or tag | v0.5.30 (release on 2026-06-05) |
| Open issues | 12 open issues (19 including pull requests) |
| Stars | 975 |
| Licence | MIT |
| Repository | github.com/ChiR24/Unreal_mcp |
| Price | Free, open source (MIT, per vendor site) Source |
| Website | https://enginewire.dev/ |
Note: The 0.6 line (npm @beta) changed from 23 separate tools to one `unreal` tool. See the README's 'Upgrading from 0.5.x'. Needs a C++ project to build from source.
Works with Claude Code, Cursor and Codex?
| Claude Code | ✓ Yes, per the README or docs | Yes, per the README or docs · source |
|---|---|---|
| Cursor | ✓ Yes, per the README or docs | Yes, per the README or docs · source |
| Codex | ? Not verified | Not verified |
"?" means we haven't verified it, not that it fails. Flags only come from what the README or docs say, never from guesses.
Does EngineWire (ChiR24/Unreal_mcp) work with Claude Code?
Yes. EngineWire (ChiR24/Unreal_mcp) names Claude Code in its README or docs. Source.
Does EngineWire (ChiR24/Unreal_mcp) work with Cursor?
Yes. EngineWire (ChiR24/Unreal_mcp) names Cursor in its README or docs. Source.
Does EngineWire (ChiR24/Unreal_mcp) work with Codex?
We haven't verified this. We found no mention of Codex in the README or docs we checked. That doesn't mean it fails, only that we can't promise it.
Breaking changes that touch this tool
- Unreal Engine 5.8 ships with an Experimental official MCP plugin 2026-06-23
- Unreal_mcp becomes EngineWire: 0.6 line swaps 23 tools for one `unreal` tool date unknown
Alternatives
- Flopperam Unreal Engine MCP Slow
- unreal-mcp (chongdashu) Stale
- runreal/unreal-mcp Stale
Data last refreshed 2026-10-23 18:13 UTC · GitHub fields fetched 2026-10-23 17:32 UTC. Details checked by hand on 2026-10-23. Are you the maker? Feature your tool or tell us what's out of date.