ue-editor-tools

To create custom Unreal Editor tools, implement editor utility widgets, Blutility actions, and UToolMenus-based extensions to standardize workflows and reduce repetitive tasks in UE5 projects.

Adding custom tool menus in Unreal Engine 5 requires using UToolMenus-based extensions and scripting asset operations. You can register menu entries and editor subsystems to integrate custom panels and actions directly into the editor interface.

Handling editor module registration and lifecycle management in UE5 requires applying specific boilerplate patterns. You must ensure safe lifecycle management by properly hooking into PostEngineInit, and executing unloading and cleanup processes to avoid crashes.

Yes, this approach supports detail and property customization for Unreal Editor panels. You can apply these patterns to detail and custom property editors, allowing you to build custom editor panels and modify how assets are inspected and edited.

To verify your Unreal Editor extensions, open Unreal Editor, create an Editor Utility Widget, and register a simple tool panel. This quick start setup confirms that your editor tool extensions and module registration are functioning correctly.

Use Blutility actions for scripted asset operations and direct editor utility workflows, whereas editor subsystems are better suited for persistent, UToolMenus-based extensions that provide streamlined, standardized workflows across an entire UE5 project.