uloop execute-dynamic-code

uloop execute-dynamic-code

Execute C# code dynamically in Unity Editor.

Usage

uloop execute-dynamic-code --code '<c# code>'

Parameters

Code Format

Write direct statements only (no classes/​namespaces/​methods). Return is optional.

// Using directives at top are hoisted
using UnityEngine;
var x = Mathf.PI;
return x;

String Literals (Shell-specific)

Allowed Operations

• Prefab/​material wiring (PrefabUtility)
• AddComponent + reference wiring (SerializedObject)
• Scene/​hierarchy edits
• Inspector modifications

Forbidden Operations

• System.IO.* (File/​Directory/​Path)
• AssetDatabase.CreateFolder / file writes
• Create/​edit .cs/​.asmdef files

Examples

bash / zsh / MINGW64 / Git Bash

uloop execute-dynamic-code --code 'return Selection.activeGameObject?.name;'
uloop execute-dynamic-code --code 'new GameObject("MyObject");'
uloop execute-dynamic-code --code 'UnityEngine.Debug.Log("Hello from CLI!");'

PowerShell

uloop execute-dynamic-code --code 'return Selection.activeGameObject?.name;'
uloop execute-dynamic-code --code 'new GameObject(""MyObject"");'
uloop execute-dynamic-code --code 'UnityEngine.Debug.Log(""Hello from CLI!"");'

Output

Returns JSON with execution result or compile errors.

Notes

For file/​directory operations, use terminal commands instead.

Code Examples by Category

For detailed code examples, refer to these files:

• Prefab operations: See examples/​prefab-operations.md
  • Create prefabs, instantiate, add components, modify properties
• Material operations: See examples/​material-operations.md
  • Create materials, set shaders/​textures, modify properties
• Asset operations: See examples/​asset-operations.md
  • Find/​search assets, duplicate, move, rename, load
• ScriptableObject: See examples/​scriptableobject.md
  • Create ScriptableObjects, modify with SerializedObject
• Scene operations: See examples/​scene-operations.md
  • Create/​modify GameObjects, set parents, wire references, load scenes