By name: uloop-control-play-mode description: "Control Unity Editor play mode (play/stop/pause). Use when you need to: (1) Start play mode to test game behavior, (2) Stop play mode to return to edit mode, (3) Pause play mode for frame-by-frame inspection."
uloop control-play-mode
Control Unity Editor play mode (play/stop/pause).
Usage
uloop control-play-mode [options]
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--action |
string | Play |
Action to perform: Play, Stop, Pause |
Global Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
--project-path <path> |
Target a specific Unity project (mutually exclusive with --port) |
-p, --port <port> |
Specify Unity TCP port directly (mutually exclusive with --project-path) |
Examples
# Start play mode
uloop control-play-mode --action Play
# Stop play mode
uloop control-play-mode --action Stop
# Pause play mode
uloop control-play-mode --action Pause
Output
Returns JSON with the current play mode state:
IsPlaying: Whether Unity is currently in play modeIsPaused: Whether play mode is pausedMessage: Description of the action performed
Notes
- Play action starts the game in the Unity Editor (also resumes from pause)
- Stop action exits play mode and returns to edit mode
- Pause action pauses the game while remaining in play mode
- Useful for automated testing workflows