addon-development

To create a Godot editor plugin, you build an EditorPlugin, manage its lifecycle, and add dock panels for custom UI. This blueprint guides plugin structure, registration, and editor-only code guards for Godot 4.x.

@tool scripting enables GDScript to execute within the Godot editor, allowing you to build custom inspectors and dock widgets. It requires safe editor-only code guards to prevent runtime errors during game execution.

Yes, you can manage EditorPlugin lifecycle by implementing registration and unregistration functions. This ensures safe initialization and cleanup of custom docks, inspectors, and tool scripts in the Godot Editor.

The best way to add custom tooling is by developing EditorPlugin-based plugins with dockable UI components and custom resource inspectors. This approach streamlines workflows and centralizes asset management inside Godot 4.x.

You need safe editor-only code guards in @tool scripts to separate editor-time logic from runtime execution. This prevents crashes and unpredictable behavior when your Godot game runs outside the editor environment.

Yes, this approach supports building custom resource editors and dock widgets for Godot 4.x. You can implement specialized inspectors to manage specific resource types and streamline your game development workflow.