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    Analyze profiler data from Unity Profiler

    Use Assistant to analyze specific profiling samples directly from the Profiler window.

    Use this workflow when you're already inspecting profiling data and want explanations or optimization guidance for a specific frame, sample, or timeline entry.

    Before you start, make sure you meet the following prerequisites:

    • A saved or active profiling session is available in the Profiler.
    • Assistant is enabled in the Unity Editor.

    To ask Assistant about profiler data, follow these steps:

    1. Open the Profiler window in the Unity Editor.

    2. Load a saved profiling session or record a new one.

    3. Change to a supported view, such as Timeline.

    4. Select a profiler sample or frame.

    5. Select Ask Assistant.

      A prompt appears with a suggested question based on the selected sample. You can edit this prompt before submitting it. The selected profiling data is automatically attached.

      Profiler window with the Ask Assistant option

    6. Submit the prompt.

      The analysis appears in the Assistant window.

    7. Review the results, select other samples, or refine your question to explore performance issues in more detail.

    Additional resources

    • Analyze profiler data from Assistant
    • Highlights Profiler module reference
    • CPU Usage Profiler module introduction
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