haruma-k npx --yes uloop-cli@2.2.0 control-play-mode
Control Unity Editor play mode (play/stop/pause).
Usage
npx --yes uloop-cli@2.2.0 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> |
Optional. Use only when the target Unity project is not the current directory. |
Examples
# Start play mode
npx --yes uloop-cli@2.2.0 control-play-mode --action Play
# Stop play mode
npx --yes uloop-cli@2.2.0 control-play-mode --action Stop
# Pause play mode
npx --yes uloop-cli@2.2.0 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
PlayMode entry may complete on the next editor frame. If a PlayMode-dependent command reports "PlayMode is not active" immediately after
--action Play, wait briefly and retry.