Lite vs Pro
J2 Tags is split into Lite and Pro so small projects can use better editor tag tools without taking on the full production layer. Pro includes the Lite workflows and adds defined tag assets, validation, asset metadata, import/export, redirects, usage tracking, and behaviors.
Daily Editor Tools Lite
Section titled “Daily Editor Tools ”LiteLite is for fast Actor and Component tagging inside the editor. It improves the day-to-day Unreal workflow without requiring TagSet assets.
Use Lite when you need:
- Quick Tags for common Actor and Component labels.
- A better Tag Picker instead of raw string array editing.
- A Tag Inspector in the Details panel.
- Context menu actions for Add, Remove, Copy, and Paste.
- Assignments Panel review for the current level.
- World Outliner and Viewport Overlay visibility.
Lite is the right choice for prototypes, small level workflows, and teams that only need lightweight Actor/Component labels.
Production Systems Pro
Section titled “Production Systems ”ProPro is for stable project-wide tag systems. It keeps all Lite editor tools and adds the parts needed when tags become shared production data.
Use Pro when you need:
- TagSet assets as the source of truth.
- Groups, prefixes, display names, tooltips, scopes, and colors.
- Content Browser Asset Tags.
- Diagnostics for undefined tags, scope mismatches, redirects, custom issues, and usage.
- Redirects for safe renames.
- Usage tracking and scanner data.
- Import/export between TagSets, JSON, CSV, GameplayTags, Quick Tags, and DataTables.
- Behavior System automation.
Feature Overview
Section titled “Feature Overview”Lite covers daily editor assignment and visibility. Pro includes those workflows and adds the production systems for definition, validation, migration, and automation.
| Feature | Lite | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Tags | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tag Picker and Tag Inspector | ✓ | ✓ |
| Context menu actions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Assignments Panel | ✓ | ✓ |
| World Outliner and Viewport Overlay | ✓ | ✓ |
| TagSet definitions | — | ✓ |
| Content Browser Asset Tags | — | ✓ |
| Tag Manager | — | ✓ |
| Diagnostics and usage tracking | — | ✓ |
| Import and Export | — | ✓ |
| Behavior System | — | ✓ |
Choosing the Right Edition
Section titled “Choosing the Right Edition”Choose Lite when tags are mostly local to level editing and can stay simple. A typical Lite tag is Interactable, SpawnPoint, or QuestRelevant.
Choose Pro when tags need meaning outside a single edit session. A typical Pro tag belongs to a defined TagSet, has a scope, appears in Diagnostics, may have a redirect history, and may be used by assets or behaviors.