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get_active_abilities

Read-onlyIdempotent

List all abilities granted to an editor-world actor's ability system component, including inactive ones, with class, level, active status, and count. Read-only.

Instructions

List every ability granted to an editor-world actor ability system component, running or not (all activatable specs, despite the tool name): ability_name (the class default object name), ability_class, level and is_active, plus count. Read-only; get_ability_info reads one.

Returns: { ability_name, ability_class, level, is_active, actor_name, abilities, count }

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
actor_nameYesObject name (not the label) of the editor-world actor, e.g. "BP_Hero_C_1", matched case-insensitively; find_actors_by_name maps labels to names

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changedv1.2.0
    • changedInput schema / properties / actor_name / description
      Previous value: -"Name of the actor to query for abilities"New value: +"Object name (not the label) of the editor-world actor, e.g. \"BP_Hero_C_1\", matched case-insensitively; find_actors_by_name maps labels to names"
  2. First observedv1.1.0

TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds genuine context beyond that: 'running or not (all activatable specs)' clarifies scope, which is the key behavioral nuance an agent needs.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Front-loaded with the core purpose and the name caveat, then fields. The Returns line is somewhat redundant with the inline field list, but it's compact and earns most of its space.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With no output schema, the explicit Returns block is valuable and compensates. Purpose, scope, return shape, and the sibling alternative are all covered for a simple one-parameter read tool.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% for the single actor_name parameter, and the schema description already explains the name-vs-label distinction. The description adds nothing about the parameter, so the baseline 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb and resource: lists every ability granted to an actor's ability system component. It explicitly differentiates from the sibling get_ability_info ('get_ability_info reads one') and even warns that the tool name is misleading regarding active-only abilities.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Names an alternative (get_ability_info) and the condition that selects it (reading a single ability vs. listing all). It gives clear read-only context but does not explicitly state exclusions or prerequisites.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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