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A* (Grid)
Best for static maps — fast, predictable, widely supported
Flow Fields
Best for many units — single compute pass for entire map
Navmesh + A*
Best for irregular terrain — Unity/Godot native support
D* Lite
Dynamic replanning — high overhead for large maps
Technical research and problem solving
Research solutions to specific technical challenges in game development: rendering techniques, physics implementations, networking architecture, and platform-specific requirements. Access academic papers, developer documentation, and community knowledge.
I need to implement a realistic water surface shader in Unreal Engine 5. Research the current best approaches: FFT-based ocean simulation vs gerstner waves, performance tradeoffs, and any existing open-source implementations.
Research summary: UE5 Water plugin uses gerstner wave approximation (good for real-time), FFT simulation is more realistic but 4-8x more expensive. Community implementations: OceanProject (open source, gerstner-based). Academic reference: Tessendorf 2001 for FFT approach. UE5 Water docs linked. Performance benchmark: gerstner target 2ms at 1440p on RTX 3070.
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UE5 Water Plugin
Gerstner wave approximation — good real-time performance
FFT Simulation
More realistic but 4–8× more expensive
OceanProject
Open-source gerstner — community supported
Perf Target
2ms at 1440p on RTX 3070 (gerstner)
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Water Body Ocean
Component for large ocean water bodies
WaterMeshComponent
Controls visual mesh tile density
Wave Settings
Amplitude, wavelength, direction per wave layer
Dependency and supply chain security
Audit your game project's package dependencies for known vulnerabilities, exploited CVEs, and supply chain risks. Keep your build pipeline and shipped game free from compromised libraries.
Audit my Unity game project's NuGet and npm dependencies. Check for any advisories, known exploited vulnerabilities, and packages that are significantly out of date.
Dependency audit complete: 3 packages with known advisories (2 medium severity, 1 high). High: Newtonsoft.Json 12.x has a deserialization vulnerability (CVE-2022-XXXXX) — update to 13.x. 8 packages more than 2 major versions behind. No packages flagged as compromised or typosquatting risk.
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Newtonsoft.Json 12.x
HIGH — CVE deserialization · update to 13.x
NuGet packages
2 medium severity advisories · patches available
npm packages
8 packages 2+ major versions behind
Typosquatting check
No compromised packages detected
Game asset generation
Generate texture references, concept images, and placeholder assets for prototyping. Create environment reference images, character concept art, and UI element sketches to accelerate production.
Generate tileable texture references for a sci-fi space station interior: metal grating floor, panel wall with pipe details, and a warning stripe pattern. All should be consistent in style and light direction.
Generated 3 texture reference images in consistent industrial sci-fi style: perforated metal grating (dark grey, specular highlights), wall panel with conduit and rivets (grey-green, slight weathering), and diagonal hazard stripe with worn paint effect. All square format, suitable as artist reference for texture creation.
Framework and engine documentation lookup
Get accurate, version-specific documentation for game engines, SDKs, and libraries. Find the right API methods, component properties, and code examples for Unity, Unreal, Godot, and other game development tools.
Look up the Godot 4 documentation for the CharacterBody3D node. I need the move_and_slide method signature, which properties are available, and a basic player movement code example.
Godot 4 CharacterBody3D docs: move_and_slide() returns bool, uses velocity property (Vector3), floor_normal and floor_snap_length configure floor detection. MOVE_AND_SLIDE constant for motion_mode. Basic player script included: velocity calculation, gravity, jump impulse, and move_and_slide() call pattern in _physics_process.
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move_and_slide()
Returns bool · uses velocity (Vector3) property
floor_normal
Vector3 — direction considered as floor
motion_mode
MOVE_AND_SLIDE for standard platformer movement
Code example
Player movement script in _physics_process included
Competitive platform and market research
Research game sales data, platform policies, and market trends to make informed decisions about where to launch and how to position your game.
Research the current state of indie game publishing on Steam vs Epic Games Store vs itch.io. What are the revenue splits, discoverability differences, and platform-specific advantages for a solo developer?
Platform comparison: Steam (30% cut, 88M daily users, strong discoverability algorithms, crowded market). Epic (12% cut, smaller player base, occasional exclusivity bonuses). itch.io (pay-what-you-want model, 10% default cut, experimental market, strong indie community). Recommendation matrix by game type included.
Job search and career development
Find game developer positions at studios working on projects you care about. Research studios, their culture, and tech stacks to target the right opportunities.
Find gameplay programmer and game engineer positions at indie and mid-size studios working in Unreal Engine 5. Include remote-friendly roles and studios in Canada, the UK, and Australia.
Found 41 matching positions: 14 UE5 gameplay programmer roles (8 remote), 12 senior game engineer positions at mid-size studios, 7 technical designer hybrid roles, and 8 indie studio openings. Studios include Canadian, UK, and Australian companies with UE5 projects in production.
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StudioRoleLocation
Relic EntertainmentGameplay ProgrammerVancouver
Splash DamageSenior Game EngineerLondon
Wargaming SydneyTechnical DesignerSydney
Rogue FactorGameplay EngineerMontréal
4 of 41 · 8 remote-friendly roles
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Research game tech solution
Research the best approaches for implementing multiplayer netcode in a 2D action game. Compare deterministic lockstep, rollback netcode, and server-authoritative approaches. Which is best for a fighting game vs a real-time strategy game?
Audit dependencies
Audit these npm packages used in my game build pipeline for known vulnerabilities, security advisories, and whether any are maintained. List any that should be replaced or updated immediately.
Get engine documentation
Get the Unity 6 documentation for the Input System package. I need the PlayerInput component setup guide, the InputAction asset configuration, and code examples for handling both keyboard/mouse and controller input simultaneously.
Generate texture reference
Generate a seamless tileable moss-covered stone texture for a fantasy dungeon game. Should have natural color variation, worn edges, and subtle specular variation. Square format, suitable as artist reference.
Find game dev jobs
Find game developer positions posted in the last 2 weeks for Unity, Unreal, or Godot developers. Include both mobile game studios and PC/console studios. Filter to companies with 10-200 employees.
Research platform policies
Research current App Store and Google Play policies for game monetization: what types of loot boxes, gacha mechanics, and in-app purchases are permitted, restricted, or banned in different regions.
Check CVE for library
Search the CVE database for known vulnerabilities in LibPNG version 1.6.x and ZLib 1.2.x — both used in our game's texture loading pipeline. List any that affect game applications and their severity scores.
Research competitor games
Research the technical architecture and performance characteristics of Minecraft's chunk loading system. How does it handle infinite world generation, render distance optimization, and server-side chunk management?
Tools to power your best work
Vulnerability DatabaseSearch CVEs & track new advisories
Academic ResearchSearch papers, authors, citations
Generate ImageAI image generation, 20+ models
Deep ResearchAI research reports with citations
Search creators, tags & posts
Library DocsUp-to-date docs and code examples for any library
Job SearchJobs & salary data worldwide
Company LookupCompany data for UK, US & EU
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Technical spike research
Research a specific technical challenge before implementation: find existing approaches, review documentation, and assess risks.
Security and dependency audit
Audit game project dependencies for vulnerabilities and supply chain risks before a release milestone.
Job search and studio research
Find and evaluate game developer opportunities: search positions, research studios, and prepare for applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Library Docs access documentation for all game engines?
Library Docs covers Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, and many other game development frameworks and SDKs, as well as general programming libraries. It fetches accurate, version-specific documentation — useful when you need the exact API signature or component properties without leaving your workflow to browse official docs manually.
How does supply chain audit work for game projects?
Supply Chain Risk checks your package lists against known advisory databases, CVE records, and dependency health signals. For game projects, paste or provide your package manifest (package.json, packages-lock, NuGet list) and the tool audits each dependency. It flags known vulnerabilities, severity levels, and whether patches are available.
Can AI-generated images be used as actual game textures?
AI-generated images are useful as texture references and artist direction materials. For production use as actual game textures, they typically need refinement: tileability adjustments, normal map generation, specific resolution and format requirements, and style consistency checks against your art direction. Many studios use AI-generated images as a starting point that artists then refine.
How current is the research on game engine features?
Deep Research synthesizes information available at its training cutoff and from accessible web sources. For rapidly evolving engines like UE5 and Unity 6, always verify critical API details against the official documentation — engine features and APIs change frequently with major updates. Library Docs is generally more reliable for current, version-specific technical accuracy.
Can these tools help me research game monetization strategies?
Deep Research can synthesize publicly available information about monetization models, platform policies, and player sentiment toward different approaches. Reddit Research and App Review Analysis give you direct player opinion on specific games' monetization. For legal and regulatory compliance in specific markets, consult a lawyer familiar with digital goods regulations in your target regions.
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