How does Atlas handle Unity's .meta files during dependency upgrades?

Atlas never modifies `.meta` files or scene YAML without explicit developer approval, ensuring the integrity of your Unity project assets and preventing unintended changes to asset serialization.

Can Atlas upgrade specific Unity packages or only all of them?

Atlas can target specific packages for upgrade, allowing you to bump `com.unity.some-package` to a new major version while leaving others untouched, using precise `Unity Package Manager (UPM)` commands via `bash`.

What if the Unity dependency upgrade introduces breaking changes not covered by compiler errors?

Atlas uses `webfetch` to retrieve the library's release notes and changelogs, providing context for breaking changes that might require logical adjustments beyond simple API signature fixes in your C# code, ensuring comprehensive repairs.

How does Atlas ensure my Unity project's performance isn't degraded by fixes?

Atlas is designed for Unity C# gameplay code, understanding that `MonoBehaviour` lifecycle order and per-frame allocations are critical. It can hoist `GetComponent` calls out of `Update` into `Awake` to prevent performance regressions and maintain framerate.

Does Atlas integrate with the Unity Editor directly for running tests?

Atlas uses `bash` to drive the `Unity Test Framework (NUnit)` via command-line execution, simulating the Test Runner's actions to run EditMode and PlayMode tests and capture their output for analysis and iterative fixing.

How can I review the C# code changes Atlas makes in my Unity project?

Atlas computes a unified diff for every file edit and surfaces it for your approval before writing, allowing you to review all C# script modifications directly in your terminal or preferred editor before they are applied to your Unity project.

What if I need to roll back changes made by Atlas during a Unity upgrade?

Atlas snapshots file changes as git patches, making it straightforward to diff edits and roll back any modifications if the upgrade process encounters unforeseen issues in your Unity project, providing a robust safety net.

Upgrade a Unity Dependency and Fix Breakage with Atlas in 2026

Atlas empowers Unity developers in 2026 to efficiently upgrade major dependencies and resolve all resulting compile and test failures, integrating directly with the Unity Package Manager (UPM) and Unity Test Framework (NUnit) to maintain project stability.

How does Atlas upgrade Unity Package Manager dependencies?

Atlas streamlines dependency upgrades for Unity projects in 2026 by directly interacting with the Unity Package Manager (UPM) via `bash`. It captures the full output of the upgrade process, even if it exceeds 1000 lines, saving it to a file for comprehensive review.

When a Unity developer needs to bump a library to a new major version, Atlas initiates the process by executing `Unity Package Manager (UPM)` commands through its `bash` tool. For instance, to upgrade a package like `com.unity.some-package` to version `2.0.0`, Atlas would run the appropriate `upm` command. Atlas monitors the output of these operations, ensuring that even extensive logs are captured and made available for review. Before making any code changes, Atlas uses `webfetch` to pull the library's release notes and changelogs. This crucial step provides Atlas with the actual breaking changes and migration guides, ensuring that subsequent fixes to C# scripts in `Assets/` or modifications to `Packages/manifest.json` are accurate and align with the new API specifications, rather than relying on guesswork.

How to fix C# compile errors after a Unity dependency upgrade?

After a major dependency upgrade, Atlas addresses C# compile errors in Unity projects by reading the actual compiler output, not guessing. It uses `bash` to trigger a build, then systematically fixes each error with the `edit` tool, often inspecting new signatures with `lsp` in under 5 seconds.

Once a dependency is upgraded, Atlas immediately triggers a build or typecheck using `bash` to let the Unity compiler enumerate all C# breakage. This could involve running `dotnet build` or initiating a Unity editor refresh to generate compiler errors. Atlas then processes this output, identifying each compile failure. For every error, Atlas employs its `edit` tool to modify the affected C# scripts, which are typically located in the `Assets/` folder. To understand the new API signatures and correct usage, Atlas leverages the `lsp` tool's `goToDefinition` operation. This allows Atlas to inspect the upgraded package's definitions directly, ensuring that callsites are repaired to match the new major version's requirements. This iterative process continues, with Atlas re-running the build after each set of fixes, until all compile errors are resolved.

How does Atlas fix Unity Test Framework (NUnit) failures?

Atlas efficiently repairs test failures in Unity projects caused by dependency upgrades, specifically targeting the `Unity Test Framework (NUnit)`. It re-runs tests using `bash` after each fix, ensuring a clean test suite with 0 failures before proposing a commit.

Beyond compile errors, dependency upgrades often introduce failures in the `Unity Test Framework (NUnit)`. Atlas is equipped to handle these by using `bash` to execute tests from the Unity Test Runner. This involves running commands like `Unity.exe -runTests -projectPath . -testResults ...` to capture the full test output. When a test fails, Atlas analyzes the failure report and uses its `edit` tool to modify the relevant test scripts, typically found under the `Tests/` directory. For instance, if a `MonoBehaviour`'s method signature changed, Atlas would update the corresponding test case. This process is highly iterative: after each fix, Atlas re-runs the `Unity Test Framework (NUnit)` tests via `bash` to confirm the repair and identify any new or remaining issues. This cycle continues until all EditMode and PlayMode tests pass, guaranteeing the integrity of the Unity project's test suite.

How to review and commit Unity dependency upgrade changes safely?

Atlas ensures safety and transparency during Unity dependency upgrades by presenting a unified diff for every file edit, allowing developers to approve changes before writing. It also snapshots file changes as git patches, providing a robust rollback mechanism for any of the 100s of potential modifications.

Safety and developer control are paramount when performing significant upgrades in Unity projects. Atlas addresses this by computing a unified diff for every proposed file edit, whether it's a C# script in `Assets/`, a test file in `Tests/`, or the `Packages/manifest.json`. This diff is surfaced for explicit approval before Atlas writes any changes to disk. Atlas also integrates deeply with `git`, reading branches, status, and diffs. It can stage and create commits on your behalf, but always after your review. Crucially, Atlas never touches `.meta` files or scene YAML without showing you first, preserving the integrity of your Unity assets. Furthermore, Atlas snapshots all file changes as `git patches`, providing a clear history and an easy mechanism to roll back any modifications if an unforeseen issue arises after the upgrade, offering peace of mind for complex migrations.

Step by step

01Initialize Atlas in your Unity project, ensuring `Assets/` and `Packages/manifest.json` are present for Atlas to read.
02Ask Atlas to upgrade the target dependency using `Unity Package Manager (UPM)` via `bash`, for example: "Atlas, upgrade `com.unity.some-package` to version `2.0.0`."
03Atlas will use `webfetch` to retrieve the library's release notes and changelogs, providing context for breaking changes.
04Atlas will then use `bash` to trigger a Unity build or `dotnet build` to enumerate all C# compile errors in your project.
05For each compile error, Atlas will use `edit` to modify the relevant C# script (e.g., in `Assets/Scripts/`) and `lsp` to inspect new API signatures.
06After resolving compile errors, Atlas will use `bash` to run tests with `Unity Test Framework (NUnit)` from the Test Runner, capturing the output.
07Atlas will iteratively `edit` test scripts in `Tests/` to fix any `Unity Test Framework (NUnit)` failures, re-running tests until all pass.
08Review the unified diff of all proposed changes, including C# scripts and `Packages/manifest.json`, and approve Atlas's edits.
09Atlas will stage and commit the changes, creating a new git commit for the successful dependency upgrade in your Unity project.

Frequently asked questions

How does Atlas handle Unity's .meta files during dependency upgrades?: Atlas never modifies `.meta` files or scene YAML without explicit developer approval, ensuring the integrity of your Unity project assets and preventing unintended changes to asset serialization.
Can Atlas upgrade specific Unity packages or only all of them?: Atlas can target specific packages for upgrade, allowing you to bump `com.unity.some-package` to a new major version while leaving others untouched, using precise `Unity Package Manager (UPM)` commands via `bash`.
What if the Unity dependency upgrade introduces breaking changes not covered by compiler errors?: Atlas uses `webfetch` to retrieve the library's release notes and changelogs, providing context for breaking changes that might require logical adjustments beyond simple API signature fixes in your C# code, ensuring comprehensive repairs.
How does Atlas ensure my Unity project's performance isn't degraded by fixes?: Atlas is designed for Unity C# gameplay code, understanding that `MonoBehaviour` lifecycle order and per-frame allocations are critical. It can hoist `GetComponent` calls out of `Update` into `Awake` to prevent performance regressions and maintain framerate.
Does Atlas integrate with the Unity Editor directly for running tests?: Atlas uses `bash` to drive the `Unity Test Framework (NUnit)` via command-line execution, simulating the Test Runner's actions to run EditMode and PlayMode tests and capture their output for analysis and iterative fixing.
How can I review the C# code changes Atlas makes in my Unity project?: Atlas computes a unified diff for every file edit and surfaces it for your approval before writing, allowing you to review all C# script modifications directly in your terminal or preferred editor before they are applied to your Unity project.
What if I need to roll back changes made by Atlas during a Unity upgrade?: Atlas snapshots file changes as git patches, making it straightforward to diff edits and roll back any modifications if the upgrade process encounters unforeseen issues in your Unity project, providing a robust safety net.

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