README.md

Serialize Reference Dropdown Integration for Rider

Rider plugin for Unity projects that use SerializeReference.

Features

• Usage Count: Unity Serialize references counter.
• Rename Refactoring: rename class and namespace support for Unity YAML.
• [Unity Package] Unity Bridge: open assets and connect Unity with Rider.
• [Unity Package] Asmdef Rename Tools: Asmdef rename and SerializeReference asm retargeting.
• Settings: persistent Rider settings for plugin behavior.

Install

Rider Plugin

Install from JetBrains Marketplace.

Alternatively, install the plugin archive manually:

1. Download the Rider plugin archive from the release page.
2. Open Rider Settings | Plugins.
3. Click the gear icon and choose Install Plugin from Disk....
4. Select the downloaded archive.
5. Restart Rider.

Unity Bridge Package

Install the Unity package through Unity Package Manager with this Git URL:

https://github.com/AlexeyTaranov/SerializeReferenceDropdownIntegration.git?path=/unity/com.alexeytaranov.serializereferencedropdown.riderintegration

The bridge starts automatically when Unity loads the package.

Usage Count

Rename Refactoring

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You can add MovedFrom attribute too!

!!! Use VCS before applying YAML edits. Rider undo for saved Unity YAML files is not guaranteed yet. !!!

[Unity Package] Unity Bridge

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[Unity Package] Asmdef Tools

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Settings

Open Settings | Tools | Serialize Reference Dropdown.