Install the VCS desktop app

Some Unity Version Control (VCS) features in the Unity Editor require you to have a VCS desktop app installation.

To install the VCS client:

  1. Select the cog icon in the top right corner of the Unity Version Control window.
  2. Select Open in Desktop App from the dropdown menu.
  3. Select the Download Cloud Edition button.

Features

The desktop app provides additional VCS functionality to the Unity Editor.

  • View diffs for changesets.
  • Use the workspace explorer.
  • Use the branch explorer.
  • Get notifications and alerts.
    • For example, if you check in files without a comment, the desktop app notifies you and gives you the option to cancel and add a comment.