Serialize Reference Dropdown Integration for Rider
May 21, 2026 ยท View on GitHub
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
asmretargeting. - Settings: persistent Rider settings for plugin behavior.
Install
Rider Plugin
Install from JetBrains Marketplace.
Alternatively, install the plugin archive manually:
- Download the Rider plugin archive from the release page.
- Open Rider
Settings | Plugins. - Click the gear icon and choose
Install Plugin from Disk.... - Select the downloaded archive.
- 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
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e4d34262-80ad-4c8d-a23a-843da0031ed4
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
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/f7493c69-d642-408c-9fcf-7cff2e22789d
[Unity Package] Asmdef Tools
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/fd157311-db4e-48a5-8835-6767f5cf8f01
Settings
Open Settings | Tools | Serialize Reference Dropdown.