shader-graph-create-custom-node

Q: How do I install shader-graph-create-custom-node?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/unity-technologies/unity-agent-plugin --skill shader-graph-create-custom-node in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/shader-graph-create-custom-node/ (personal) or .claude/skills/shader-graph-create-custom-node/ (project).

by unity-technologies

Generates custom Shader Graph nodes from HLSL code. Use when the user wants a new Shader Graph node or to make existing HLSL work as a reflected function node.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/unity-technologies/unity-agent-plugin --skill shader-graph-create-custom-node

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads shader-graph-create-custom-node automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Generating a custom Shader Graph node

Step 1: Generate an HLSL function definition

The function must be preceded by the preprocessor define UNITY_EXPORT_REFLECTION

Step 2: Decorate with Shader Graph hint tags

See resources/all_hints.hlsl for all valid hint tags and usage patterns
C#-style documentation tags are supported outside of funchints or paramhints blocks
Required function hints:
- sg:ProviderKey
- sg:SearchCategory
- sg:SearchTerms
- sg:DisplayName

Step 3: Write the code to an asset

Search the project for a ShaderInclude asset (.hlsl) that already contains custom Shader Graph nodes
If a matching asset exists, show the user its current contents and ask for confirmation before appending the new code
If no matching asset exists, create a new .hlsl asset
Ensure the file begins with #include "ShaderApiReflectionSupport.hlsl"

FAQ

What does the shader-graph-create-custom-node skill do?

Generates custom Shader Graph nodes from HLSL code. Use when the user wants a new Shader Graph node or to make existing HLSL work as a reflected function node.

How do I install shader-graph-create-custom-node?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/unity-technologies/unity-agent-plugin --skill shader-graph-create-custom-node in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/shader-graph-create-custom-node/ (personal) or .claude/skills/shader-graph-create-custom-node/ (project).

Which AI agents can use shader-graph-create-custom-node?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is shader-graph-create-custom-node safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains shader-graph-create-custom-node?

It is published by unity-technologies in unity-technologies/unity-agent-plugin. It has 47 recorded installs.