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add_set_generate_overlap_events_node

Enable collision overlap callbacks by adding a Set Generate Overlap Events node to a Blueprint component, allowing OnComponentBeginOverlap to fire.

Instructions

Add a 'Set Generate Overlap Events' node.

Ch.5: Required to enable collision overlap callbacks. Without this set to True, OnComponentBeginOverlap won't fire.

Args: blueprint_name: Blueprint name component_name: Component to configure generate_overlap: True to enable overlap events node_position: Optional [X, Y] graph position

KB: see knowledge_base/26_CHAOS_PHYSICS_AND_DESTRUCTION.md#overview Example: add_set_generate_overlap_events_node(blueprint_name="/Game/MCP_Test/BP_Example", component_name="ExampleComponent")

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
node_positionNo
blueprint_nameYes
component_nameYes
generate_overlapNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It explains the key consequence: setting generate_overlap to True is required for overlap callbacks. However, it does not disclose other behaviors such as whether the tool modifies the graph in place, whether it overwrites existing settings, if it is idempotent, or if it requires the component to already exist. The description provides some transparency but misses important details for a mutation tool.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is concise and well-structured. It starts with a clear one-line purpose, followed by the critical usage note, then a neatly formatted Args list, a KB reference, and an example. Every sentence serves a purpose without redundancy. It is front-loaded with the most important information.

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?

The description is mostly complete for a node-addition tool. It explains the purpose, parameters, gives an example, and references the knowledge base. However, it does not mention prerequisites such as the blueprint being loaded or the component existing, nor does it describe any return value or side effects like graph modification. The output schema exists but is not described, so the agent is left without knowledge of what the tool returns. Given the simplicity of the tool, this is a minor gap, but it could be more explicit.

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

Parameters5/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It provides an Args section that explains each parameter: blueprint_name, component_name, generate_overlap (True to enable), and node_position (optional [X, Y]). The example also demonstrates the expected format. This goes beyond the schema's titles and gives the agent the meaning and usage of each parameter, fully compensating for the lack of schema descriptions.

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?

The description clearly states the tool's function: 'Add a Set Generate Overlap Events node.' It also explains why it's used: 'Required to enable collision overlap callbacks. Without this set to True, OnComponentBeginOverlap won't fire.' This is a specific verb+resource with a clear purpose, and it differentiates itself from related sibling tools like add_overlap_event or add_component_overlap_event by focusing on the node that toggles the overlap generation flag on a component.

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?

The description gives a clear when-to-use context: it is needed when collision overlap callbacks are required. It states 'Without this set to True, OnComponentBeginOverlap won't fire,' implying the use case. However, it does not explicitly name alternative tools or state when NOT to use this tool, so it lacks explicit exclusions. This is clear context but no direct comparison with siblings.

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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