uvm-test-install

name	uvm-test-install
description	Install Unity to a temporary directory for testing. Use this to see real installation output and verify installer behavior.
license	MIT
metadata	{"author":"larusso","version":"1.0"}

Use this skill to perform a real Unity installation to a temporary directory. This lets you observe actual installer output, verify fixes, and debug installation issues.

Basic Usage

# Create a temp directory and install
TEMP_UNITY=$(mktemp -d)
cargo run --bin uvm -- install <version> "$TEMP_UNITY"

# Example: Install Unity 2022.3.0f1 to temp
TEMP_UNITY=$(mktemp -d)
cargo run --bin uvm -- install 2022.3.0f1 "$TEMP_UNITY"

With Modules

# Install with specific modules
TEMP_UNITY=$(mktemp -d)
cargo run --bin uvm -- install <version> -m <module> "$TEMP_UNITY"

# Example: Install with Android support
TEMP_UNITY=$(mktemp -d)
cargo run --bin uvm -- install 2022.3.0f1 -m android "$TEMP_UNITY"

With Verbose Logging

# Enable debug logging to see detailed installation steps
RUST_LOG=debug cargo run --bin uvm -- install <version> "$TEMP_UNITY"

# Or trace level for maximum detail
RUST_LOG=trace cargo run --bin uvm -- install <version> "$TEMP_UNITY"

Cleanup

After testing, clean up the temporary installation:

rm -rf "$TEMP_UNITY"

When to Use

• Verifying a bug fix: See if changes to installer code work correctly
• Understanding error messages: Observe real failure modes
• Testing module installation: Verify module dependencies resolve correctly
• Debugging platform-specific issues: See actual extraction/installation output

Cautions

• Downloads are large: Unity editor is several GB; modules add more
• Takes time: Full installation can take 10+ minutes depending on network
• Disk space: Ensure temp directory has enough space (5-10 GB minimum)
• Consider using small modules: Language packs (.po files) are tiny and fast for quick tests

Quick Test with Minimal Download

For a fast test of the installation flow, install just a language pack:

# First install editor (required base)
TEMP_UNITY=$(mktemp -d)
cargo run --bin uvm -- install 2022.3.0f1 "$TEMP_UNITY"

# Then add a small language module
cargo run --bin uvm -- install 2022.3.0f1 -m language-ja "$TEMP_UNITY"

Architecture Selection (macOS)

# Force x86_64 architecture
cargo run --bin uvm -- install <version> --architecture x86-64 "$TEMP_UNITY"

# Force ARM64 architecture
cargo run --bin uvm -- install <version> --architecture arm64 "$TEMP_UNITY"