playcanvas / playcanvas/engine

Required script component

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enhancement
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Description

A script could require another script or component on the same entity to work properly.
In case the required script/component is missing it could be added automatically, and also shouldn't be allowed to remove it.

(The editor could then map this feature by adding the required script/component as soon the requiring script is added to an element.)

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by tracing how scripts and components are attached to the same entity, then inspect how the editor maps script additions. Done means required components are added automatically and cannot be removed while the requiring script remains.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
game-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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