Unreal MCP Ue4 vs Funplay Cocos MCP

A side-by-side look at the Unreal MCP Ue4 and Funplay Cocos MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Unreal MCP Ue4 logoUnreal MCP Ue4Gaming · Local subprocess (stdio)UE4.27 MCP server for controlling Unreal Editor sessions over Python Remote Execution.61GoodAuth: not declaredFunplay Cocos MCP logoFunplay Cocos MCPGaming · Local subprocess (stdio)stdio bridge for the local Cocos Creator Editor MCP server from FunplayAI/funplay-cocos-mcp.52GoodAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose Unreal MCP Ue4 for gaming work as a local process; choose Funplay Cocos MCP for gaming as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Unreal MCP Ue4 logoChoose Unreal MCP Ue4 when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You want tools like get_unreal_engine_path, get_unreal_project_path, get_unreal_version.
Explore Unreal MCP Ue4

Funplay Cocos MCP logoChoose Funplay Cocos MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Explore Funplay Cocos MCP

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecUnreal MCP Ue4 logoUnreal MCP Ue4Funplay Cocos MCP logoFunplay Cocos MCP
CategoryGamingGaming
Quality signal61/100 · Good52/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars27350
Directory activity 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools34Not listed

Tools & capabilities

Unreal MCP Ue4 tools 34

  • get_unreal_engine_pathGet the active Unreal Engine root path from the connected editor session
  • get_unreal_project_pathGet the active Unreal project file path from the connected editor session
  • get_unreal_versionGet the active Unreal Engine version string from the connected editor session
  • editor_create_objectCreate a new object/actor in the world Example output: {'success': true, 'actor_name': 'StaticMeshActor_1', 'actor_label': 'MyCube', 'class': 'StaticMeshActor', 'location': {'x': 100.0, 'y': 200.0, 'z': 0.0}, 'rotation': {'pitch': 0.0, 'yaw': 45.0, 'roll': 0.0}, 'scale': {'x': 1.0, 'y': 1.0, 'z': 1.0}} Returns created actor details with final transform values.
  • editor_update_objectUpdate an existing object/actor in the world Example output: {'success': true, 'actor_name': 'StaticMeshActor_1', 'actor_label': 'UpdatedCube', 'class': 'StaticMeshActor', 'location': {'x': 150.0, 'y': 200.0, 'z': 50.0}, 'rotation': {'pitch': 0.0, 'yaw': 90.0, 'roll': 0.0}, 'scale': {'x': 2.0, 'y': 2.0, 'z': 2.0}} Returns updated actor details with new transform values.
  • editor_delete_objectDelete an object/actor from the world Example output: {'success': true, 'message': 'Successfully deleted actor: MyCube', 'deleted_actor': {'actor_name': 'StaticMeshActor_1', 'actor_label': 'MyCube', 'class': 'StaticMeshActor', 'location': {'x': 100.0, 'y': 200.0, 'z': 0.0}}} Returns deletion confirmation with details of the deleted actor.
  • manage_assetAsset tool namespace for listing, searching, inspecting, exporting, validating, duplicating, renaming, moving, deleting, saving, and folder-management actions.
  • manage_actorActor tool namespace for listing, searching, spawning, deleting, transforming, and inspecting level actors.
  • manage_editorEditor tool namespace for run_python, console_command, project_info, map_info, world_outliner, is_pie_running, start_pie, stop_pie, screenshot, and move_camera actions.
  • manage_systemSystem tool namespace for console commands and asset validation actions.
  • manage_inspectionInspection tool namespace for asset, actor, map, and basic Blueprint summary actions.
  • manage_toolsTool-namespace registry for listing registered tool namespaces and describing supported actions. Use this as the discovery entry point for the namespace-first MCP surface.
  • +22 more on the listing page

Funplay Cocos MCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

Unreal MCP Ue4

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unreal-mcp-ue4": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "unreal-mcp-ue4"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Funplay Cocos MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "funplay-cocos-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "funplay-cocos-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Unreal MCP Ue4 is categorized under Gaming and uses a local stdio subprocess. Funplay Cocos MCP belongs to Gaming and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Unreal MCP Ue4 for gaming work and Funplay Cocos MCP for gaming.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Unreal MCP Ue4 has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Funplay Cocos MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add unreal-mcp-ue4 and funplay-cocos-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Unreal MCP Ue4 has a quality signal of 61/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 27 GitHub stars. Funplay Cocos MCP has 52/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 350 GitHub stars.