Unity Inspector Attributes

The tool provides a structured reference to Unity inspector attributes by cataloging built-in attributes, their typical usage, and the scripting scenarios they influence. It is aimed at Unity developers, tool authors, and technical writers who need a quick, consistent mental model of how attributes affect serialization, editor presentation, and runtime behavior. It does not generate code, but it maps attributes to practical outcomes such as field visibility, serialized data persistence, and API ergonomics. By focusing on domain logic rather than UI, it helps practitioners avoid common mistakes, such as misplacing attributes or misinterpreting their impact on the editor.
Conceptually, the tool maintains a repository of attribute definitions with version-aware notes, including required properties, optional modifiers, and cross-attribute interactions. Core features include: a) attribute catalog with sample usage, b) version-aware compatibility notes, c) quick-reference summaries, d) decision logic for applying multiple attributes, e) validation rules for input combinations. It supports inputs such as Unity version, target framework, and desired outcomes (visibility, range, tooling hints). Output formats include structured data, concise descriptions, and recommended practices that engineers can integrate into docs or training materials.
Beneficiaries include game engineers, UI/tooling developers, and documentation teams. The unique value lies in its curated mapping from Unity docs to practical effects, with version-aware guidance and non-prescriptive usage recommendations that help teams stay aligned. Example use cases: documenting a MonoBehaviour with serialized fields, planning editor tooling that reacts to attributes, and evaluating deprecation risk when upgrading Unity versions. In-scope vs out-of-scope: it covers common built-in attributes and patterns; it does not attempt to generate code, modify project assets, or reflect custom runtime inspector implementations.