Playcanvas_editor Mcp Server: Lag-Free Edits & Global Team Sync

Mirror your PlayCanvas magic locally – lag-free edits, global teamwork, and zero tears. Finally, a dev server that’s as chill as your caffeine-fueled coding sessions. 🎮✨

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About Playcanvas_editor Mcp Server

What is Playcanvas_editor Mcp Server: Lag-Free Edits & Global Team Sync?

Imagine a turbocharged remote control for your PlayCanvas projects—MCP Server is that superhero gadget. It lets you automate edits, sync teams globally, and avoid frustrating lag using Large Language Models (LLM) like Claude. Think of it as your 24/7 assistant that speaks code, components, and teamwork fluently. Just don’t tell it to reorder your coffee orders; that’s outside its PlayCanvas playbook.

How to use Playcanvas_editor Mcp Server: Lag-Free Edits & Global Team Sync?

Ready to turn your project into a lag-free playground? Here’s the recipe:

Install dependencies: npm install (the usual tech mantra).
Load the Chrome extension: Developer mode + “Load unpacked” = instant superpowers.
Pick your LLM sidekick: Claude Desktop (reliable) or Cursor (with auto-run mode activated—use at your own risk, but we’re team “why not?”).
Configure your MCP: Edit JSON files pointing to your server.ts (Windows users: mind the backslashes, they’re picky).

Now you’re cooking with gas—or rather, with lag-free edits.

Playcanvas_editor Mcp Server Features

Key Features of Playcanvas_editor Mcp Server: Lag-Free Edits & Global Team Sync?

Instant Command Core: 20+ tools like create_entities and modify_scene_settings let you puppet your project like a coding puppetmaster.
Team Telepathy: Global sync ensures no one’s left staring at a “404: Your Changes Went to Lunch” error.
Claude-Driven Precision: Free tiers? Not enough chat context. Pro Claude accounts deliver the brainpower needed to reliably juggle your assets.
Material & Script Sorcery: From creating materials to parsing scripts, it’s like having a code-wielding alchemist on standby.

Use cases of Playcanvas_editor Mcp Server: Lag-Free Edits & Global Team Sync?

Need real-world magic? Here’s where it shines:

Rapid Prototyping: “Instantiate 50 templates and tweak their textures—now.”
Team Disaster Prevention: No more “Wait, I overwrote your changes” meltdowns.
Script Automation: Generate boilerplate code, parse existing scripts, or let the AI debug your spaghetti code.
Global Sprint Sprints: Teams in Tokyo, Toronto, and Timbuktu? Sync edits in real-time like it’s a LAN party for professionals.

Playcanvas_editor Mcp Server FAQ

FAQ from Playcanvas_editor Mcp Server: Lag-Free Edits & Global Team Sync?

Do I need Claude Pro? Or can I beg my way through free tiers?: Sorry, free tiers are like “almost a snack” from fast food places—they’re not enough. Pro Claude’s context size is a must for reliable edits.
What happens if I forget to enable auto-run mode in Cursor?: Your AI assistant will start asking “May I?” 20 times per edit. Not fun. Enable it, then cross your fingers.
Does it work on Windows, macOS, and Linux? Or is it picky?: Windows and macOS are official allies. Linux? Bring a wrench—we’ll figure it out together.
Can I use this to auto-generate my entire game?: AI is a tool, not a genie. It’ll help, but don’t blame us if your game ends up a cosmic slug-racing simulator.

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An MCP Server for automating the PlayCanvas Editor using an LLM.

[!IMPORTANT]
At the moment, the MCP Server needs to be driven by Anthropic's Claude. Our experience shows that the free tier for Claude does not deliver a big enough chat context to operate the MCP Server reliably. Therefore, we strongly recommend subscribing to a Pro Claude account.

Available Tools

create_entities
modify_entities
duplicate_entities
reparent_entity
delete_entities
list_entities
add_components
remove_components
list_assets
delete_assets
instantiate_template_assets
create_script
set_script_text
script_parse
create_material
set_material_diffuse
add_script_component_script
modify_scene_settings
query_scene_settings
store_search
store_get
store_download

Installation

Run npm install to install all dependencies.

Install Chrome Extension

Visit chrome://extensions/ and enable Developer mode
Click Load unpacked and select the extensions folder
Load the PlayCanvas Editor. The extension should be loaded.

Run MCP Server

The MCP Server can be driven by Cursor or Claude Desktop.

[!TIP]
We have found Claude Desktop to be generally more reliable.

Claude Desktop

Install Claude Desktop.
Go to Claude > Settings.
Select Developer and then Edit Config.
This will open claude_desktop_config.json, your MCP Config JSON file.

Cursor

Install Cursor.
Select File > Preferences > Cursor Settings.
Click + Add new global MCP server.
This will open mcp.json, your MCP Config JSON file.

[!TIP]
Also in Cursor Settings, select Features and scroll to the Chat section. Activate Enable auto-run mode to allow the LLM to run MCP tools without requiring constant authorization. You do this at your own risk (but we prefer it)!

MCP Config JSON File

This is how your config should look:

Windows

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "playcanvas": {
      "command": "cmd",
      "args": [
        "/c",
        "npx",
        "tsx",
        "C:\\path\\to\\mcp-editor\\src\\server.ts"
      ]
    }
  }
}

macOS

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "playcanvas": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "tsx",
        "/path/to/mcp-editor/src/server.ts"
      ]
    }
  }
}

The MCP server and Chrome extension should now be running. You can enter a command!

[!IMPORTANT]
In Cursor, ensure you have Agent selected. Ask and Edit modes will not recognize the MCP Server.