Package Manager

The Unity Package Manager (UPM) is a package management system used to discover, install, update, and manage project packages, assets, and tools.

What is a Package?

A package is a container of files, assets, or scripts that extends the functionality of the Unity Editor. Examples include:

• Cinemachine: Advanced camera control tools.
• URP: Universal Render Pipeline pipeline assets.
• Input System: Modern input action APIs.

Package Registries

You access the Package Manager via Window -> Package Manager:

• Unity Registry: Contains official packages maintained by Unity.
• My Assets: Lists packages or templates you purchased/downloaded from the Unity Asset Store.
• In Project: Lists packages currently installed.

Loading Packages from Custom Sources

g. GitHub).

tgz file. json file.

TL;DR

• Unity Package Manager (UPM) manages project features and assets.
• Open the tool via Window -> Package Manager.
• Official packages are downloaded from the Unity Registry.
• You can install custom packages using Git URLs or local files.