unityflow 0.3.4__py3-none-any.whl

unityflow/hierarchy.py

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+"""High-level Hierarchy API for Unity Prefabs and Scenes.
+
+This module provides an abstraction layer for Unity's Nested Prefab structure,
+including stripped objects and PrefabInstance relationships, allowing users to
+work with hierarchies without understanding Unity's internal representation.
+
+Key Concepts:
+- Stripped objects: Placeholder references to objects inside nested prefabs
+- PrefabInstance: Reference to an instantiated prefab with property overrides
+- m_Modifications: Property overrides applied to nested prefab instances
+
+Example:
+    >>> doc = UnityYAMLDocument.load("file.prefab")
+    >>> hierarchy = Hierarchy.build(doc)
+    >>> for node in hierarchy.root_objects:
+    ...     print(node.name)
+    ...     if node.is_prefab_instance:
+    ...         print(f"  Nested prefab: {node.source_guid}")
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+from collections.abc import Iterator
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import TYPE_CHECKING, Any
+
+from .parser import (
+    UnityYAMLObject,
+    generate_file_id,
+)
+
+if TYPE_CHECKING:
+    from .asset_tracker import GUIDIndex
+    from .parser import UnityYAMLDocument
+
+
+@dataclass
+class ComponentInfo:
+    """Information about a component attached to a GameObject.
+
+    For MonoBehaviour components, script_guid and script_name provide
+    the resolved script information when a GUIDIndex is available.
+
+    For components on PrefabInstance nodes, modifications contains the
+    property overrides from the PrefabInstance's m_Modifications that
+    target this component. Use get_effective_property() to get the
+    effective value with modifications applied.
+
+    Attributes:
+        file_id: The fileID of this component in the document
+        class_id: Unity's ClassID (e.g., 114 for MonoBehaviour)
+        class_name: Human-readable class name from ClassID
+        data: Full component data dictionary
+        is_on_stripped_object: Whether this component is on a stripped GameObject
+        script_guid: GUID of the script (only for MonoBehaviour, class_id=114)
+        script_name: Resolved script name (only when GUIDIndex provided)
+        modifications: Property overrides targeting this component (PrefabInstance only)
+
+    Example:
+        >>> comp = node.get_component("MonoBehaviour")
+        >>> print(comp.script_name)  # "PlayerController"
+        >>> print(comp.script_guid)  # "f4afdcb1cbadf954ba8b1cf465429e17"
+        >>> # For PrefabInstance components with modifications:
+        >>> value = comp.get_effective_property("m_Enabled")
+    """
+
+    file_id: int
+    class_id: int
+    class_name: str
+    data: dict[str, Any]
+    is_on_stripped_object: bool = False
+    script_guid: str | None = None
+    script_name: str | None = None
+    modifications: list[dict[str, Any]] | None = None
+
+    @property
+    def type_name(self) -> str:
+        """Get the component type name.
+
+        For MonoBehaviour components with resolved script names,
+        returns the script name. Otherwise returns the class_name.
+        """
+        if self.script_name:
+            return self.script_name
+        return self.class_name
+
+    def get_effective_property(self, property_path: str) -> Any | None:
+        """Get a property value with modifications applied.
+
+        For components with modifications (typically from PrefabInstance),
+        this returns the modified value if it exists, otherwise falls back
+        to the original data.
+
+        Args:
+            property_path: Property path like "m_Enabled" or "m_Color.r"
+
+        Returns:
+            The effective property value, or None if not found
+        """
+        # Check modifications first
+        if self.modifications:
+            for mod in self.modifications:
+                if mod.get("propertyPath") == property_path:
+                    # If objectReference has a fileID, return that
+                    obj_ref = mod.get("objectReference", {})
+                    if isinstance(obj_ref, dict) and obj_ref.get("fileID", 0) != 0:
+                        return obj_ref
+                    return mod.get("value")
+
+        # Fall back to original data
+        parts = property_path.split(".")
+        value = self.data
+        for part in parts:
+            if isinstance(value, dict) and part in value:
+                value = value[part]
+            else:
+                return None
+        return value
+
+
+@dataclass
+class HierarchyNode:
+    """Represents a node in the GameObject hierarchy.
+
+    A HierarchyNode can represent either:
+    - A regular GameObject with its Transform and components
+    - A PrefabInstance (nested prefab) with its modifications
+
+    For PrefabInstance nodes, the source prefab content can be loaded using
+    load_source_prefab() to access the internal structure of the nested prefab.
+
+    Attributes:
+        file_id: The fileID of this node's primary object (GameObject or PrefabInstance)
+        name: The name of this object
+        transform_id: The fileID of the associated Transform/RectTransform
+        parent: Parent node (None for root objects)
+        children: List of child nodes
+        components: List of components attached to this object
+        is_prefab_instance: Whether this node represents a nested prefab
+        source_guid: GUID of the source prefab (only for PrefabInstance nodes)
+        is_stripped: Whether the underlying object is stripped
+        prefab_instance_id: For stripped objects, the PrefabInstance they belong to
+        is_from_nested_prefab: Whether this node was loaded from a nested prefab
+        nested_prefab_loaded: Whether nested prefab content has been loaded
+
+    Example:
+        >>> # Load nested prefab content for a PrefabInstance
+        >>> node = hierarchy.find("board_CoreUpgrade")
+        >>> if node.is_prefab_instance:
+        ...     node.load_source_prefab(project_root="/path/to/project")
+        ...     print(node.children)  # Now shows internal structure
+        ...     print(node.nested_prefab_loaded)  # True
+    """
+
+    file_id: int
+    name: str
+    transform_id: int
+    is_ui: bool = False
+    parent: HierarchyNode | None = None
+    children: list[HierarchyNode] = field(default_factory=list)
+    components: list[ComponentInfo] = field(default_factory=list)
+    is_prefab_instance: bool = False
+    source_guid: str = ""
+    source_file_id: int = 0
+    is_stripped: bool = False
+    prefab_instance_id: int = 0
+    modifications: list[dict[str, Any]] = field(default_factory=list)
+    is_from_nested_prefab: bool = False
+    nested_prefab_loaded: bool = False
+    _document: UnityYAMLDocument | None = field(default=None, repr=False)
+    _hierarchy: Hierarchy | None = field(default=None, repr=False)
+
+    def find(self, path: str) -> HierarchyNode | None:
+        """Find a descendant node by path.
+
+        Args:
+            path: Path like "Panel/Button" (relative to this node)
+
+        Returns:
+            The found node, or None if not found
+        """
+        if not path:
+            return self
+
+        parts = path.split("/")
+        name = parts[0]
+        rest = "/".join(parts[1:]) if len(parts) > 1 else ""
+
+        # Handle index notation like "Button[1]"
+        index = 0
+        if "[" in name and name.endswith("]"):
+            bracket_pos = name.index("[")
+            index = int(name[bracket_pos + 1 : -1])
+            name = name[:bracket_pos]
+
+        # Find matching children
+        matches = [c for c in self.children if c.name == name]
+        if index < len(matches):
+            found = matches[index]
+            return found.find(rest) if rest else found
+
+        return None
+
+    def get_component(self, type_name: str, index: int = 0) -> ComponentInfo | None:
+        """Get a component by type name.
+
+        Args:
+            type_name: Component type like "MonoBehaviour", "Image", etc.
+            index: Index if multiple components of same type exist
+
+        Returns:
+            The component info, or None if not found
+        """
+        matches = [c for c in self.components if c.class_name == type_name]
+        return matches[index] if index < len(matches) else None
+
+    def get_components(self, type_name: str | None = None) -> list[ComponentInfo]:
+        """Get all components, optionally filtered by type.
+
+        Args:
+            type_name: Optional type name to filter by
+
+        Returns:
+            List of matching components
+        """
+        if type_name is None:
+            return list(self.components)
+        return [c for c in self.components if c.class_name == type_name]
+
+    @property
+    def path(self) -> str:
+        """Get the full path from root to this node."""
+        if self.parent is None:
+            return self.name
+        return f"{self.parent.path}/{self.name}"
+
+    def iter_descendants(self) -> Iterator[HierarchyNode]:
+        """Iterate over all descendant nodes (depth-first)."""
+        for child in self.children:
+            yield child
+            yield from child.iter_descendants()
+
+    def get_property(self, property_path: str) -> Any | None:
+        """Get a property value from this node's GameObject or Transform.
+
+        For PrefabInstance nodes, this returns the effective value by checking
+        modifications first. This ensures get_property() returns the same value
+        that was set via set_property(), providing API consistency.
+
+        Args:
+            property_path: Property path like "m_Name" or "m_LocalPosition.x"
+
+        Returns:
+            The property value, or None if not found
+        """
+        # For PrefabInstance, check modifications first for effective value
+        if self.is_prefab_instance and self.modifications:
+            for mod in self.modifications:
+                target = mod.get("target", {})
+                # Match by source_guid (same prefab) and propertyPath
+                # target.fileID is the fileID within the source prefab, not the prefab asset
+                if target.get("guid") == self.source_guid and mod.get("propertyPath") == property_path:
+                    # If objectReference has a fileID, return that
+                    obj_ref = mod.get("objectReference", {})
+                    if isinstance(obj_ref, dict) and obj_ref.get("fileID", 0) != 0:
+                        return obj_ref
+                    # Otherwise return the value
+                    return mod.get("value")
+
+        if self._document is None:
+            return None
+
+        # Try GameObject first
+        obj = self._document.get_by_file_id(self.file_id)
+        if obj is not None:
+            content = obj.get_content()
+            if content is not None:
+                # Navigate nested properties
+                parts = property_path.split(".")
+                value = content
+                found = True
+                for part in parts:
+                    if isinstance(value, dict) and part in value:
+                        value = value[part]
+                    else:
+                        found = False
+                        break
+                if found:
+                    return value
+
+        # Try Transform/RectTransform if not found in GameObject
+        if self.transform_id:
+            transform_obj = self._document.get_by_file_id(self.transform_id)
+            if transform_obj is not None:
+                content = transform_obj.get_content()
+                if content is not None:
+                    parts = property_path.split(".")
+                    value = content
+                    for part in parts:
+                        if isinstance(value, dict) and part in value:
+                            value = value[part]
+                        else:
+                            return None
+                    return value
+
+        return None
+
+    def set_property(self, property_path: str, value: Any) -> bool:
+        """Set a property value on this node's GameObject.
+
+        For PrefabInstance nodes, this adds an entry to m_Modifications.
+        Both the document and the node's modifications list are updated
+        to ensure get_property() returns the same value (API consistency).
+
+        Args:
+            property_path: Property path like "m_Name" or "m_LocalPosition.x"
+            value: The new value
+
+        Returns:
+            True if successful, False otherwise
+        """
+        if self._document is None:
+            return False
+
+        # For PrefabInstance nodes, use file_id as the PrefabInstance ID
+        # (prefab_instance_id is only set for stripped objects pointing to a PrefabInstance)
+        prefab_id = self.prefab_instance_id if self.prefab_instance_id else self.file_id
+        if self.is_prefab_instance:
+            # Add to m_Modifications in document
+            prefab_instance = self._document.get_by_file_id(prefab_id)
+            if prefab_instance is None:
+                return False
+
+            content = prefab_instance.get_content()
+            if content is None:
+                return False
+
+            modification = content.get("m_Modification", {})
+            modifications = modification.get("m_Modifications", [])
+
+            # Find or create modification entry in document
+            # Match by source_guid and propertyPath (fileID within source may vary)
+            target_found = False
+            for mod in modifications:
+                target = mod.get("target", {})
+                if target.get("guid") == self.source_guid and mod.get("propertyPath") == property_path:
+                    mod["value"] = value
+                    target_found = True
+                    break
+
+            if not target_found:
+                new_mod = {
+                    "target": {
+                        "fileID": self.source_file_id,
+                        "guid": self.source_guid,
+                    },
+                    "propertyPath": property_path,
+                    "value": value,
+                    "objectReference": {"fileID": 0},
+                }
+                modifications.append(new_mod)
+                modification["m_Modifications"] = modifications
+                content["m_Modification"] = modification
+
+            # Also update node's modifications list for get_property() consistency
+            node_target_found = False
+            for mod in self.modifications:
+                target = mod.get("target", {})
+                if target.get("guid") == self.source_guid and mod.get("propertyPath") == property_path:
+                    mod["value"] = value
+                    node_target_found = True
+                    break
+
+            if not node_target_found:
+                self.modifications.append(
+                    {
+                        "target": {
+                            "fileID": self.source_file_id,
+                            "guid": self.source_guid,
+                        },
+                        "propertyPath": property_path,
+                        "value": value,
+                        "objectReference": {"fileID": 0},
+                    }
+                )
+
+            return True
+
+        # Regular object - direct modification
+        obj = self._document.get_by_file_id(self.file_id)
+        if obj is None:
+            return False
+
+        content = obj.get_content()
+        if content is None:
+            return False
+
+        # Navigate to parent and set final property
+        parts = property_path.split(".")
+        target = content
+        for part in parts[:-1]:
+            if isinstance(target, dict):
+                if part not in target:
+                    target[part] = {}
+                target = target[part]
+            else:
+                return False
+
+        if isinstance(target, dict):
+            target[parts[-1]] = value
+            return True
+        return False
+
+    def load_source_prefab(
+        self,
+        project_root: Path | str | None = None,
+        guid_index: GUIDIndex | None = None,
+        _loading_prefabs: set[str] | None = None,
+    ) -> bool:
+        """Load the source prefab content for a PrefabInstance node.
+
+        This method loads the internal structure of a nested prefab,
+        making children and components from the source prefab accessible.
+
+        Uses caching at the Hierarchy level to avoid re-loading and re-parsing
+        the same prefab when it's referenced by multiple PrefabInstance nodes.
+        For example, if 'board_Upgrade' is used 10 times, it's only loaded once.
+
+        Args:
+            project_root: Path to Unity project root. Required if guid_index
+                is not provided.
+            guid_index: Optional GUIDIndex for resolving GUIDs and script names.
+                If not provided, will try to get from _hierarchy or build a
+                minimal index from project_root.
+            _loading_prefabs: Internal set to prevent circular references.
+
+        Returns:
+            True if the prefab was loaded successfully, False otherwise.
+
+        Example:
+            >>> node = hierarchy.find("board_CoreUpgrade")
+            >>> if node.is_prefab_instance:
+            ...     node.load_source_prefab("/path/to/unity/project")
+            ...     for child in node.children:
+            ...         print(child.name)  # Shows internal structure
+        """
+        if not self.is_prefab_instance or not self.source_guid:
+            return False
+
+        if self.nested_prefab_loaded:
+            return True  # Already loaded
+
+        # Initialize loading set for circular reference prevention
+        if _loading_prefabs is None:
+            _loading_prefabs = set()
+
+        # Check for circular reference
+        if self.source_guid in _loading_prefabs:
+            return False  # Skip to prevent infinite recursion
+
+        _loading_prefabs.add(self.source_guid)
+
+        try:
+            # Resolve project_root if needed
+            if project_root is not None:
+                project_root = Path(project_root)
+
+            # Get or build guid_index
+            if guid_index is None and self._hierarchy is not None:
+                guid_index = self._hierarchy.guid_index
+
+            if guid_index is None and project_root is not None:
+                # Import here to avoid circular dependency
+                from .asset_tracker import build_guid_index
+
+                guid_index = build_guid_index(project_root)
+
+            if guid_index is None:
+                return False
+
+            # Resolve source prefab path
+            source_path = guid_index.get_path(self.source_guid)
+            if source_path is None:
+                return False
+
+            # Make path absolute if needed
+            resolved_project_root = project_root
+            if resolved_project_root is None and self._hierarchy is not None:
+                resolved_project_root = self._hierarchy.project_root
+
+            if resolved_project_root is not None and not source_path.is_absolute():
+                source_path = resolved_project_root / source_path
+
+            if not source_path.exists():
+                return False
+
+            # Get cached hierarchy or load and cache it
+            # This is the key optimization: same prefab used N times = 1 load + (N-1) cache hits
+            if self._hierarchy is not None:
+                source_hierarchy = self._hierarchy._get_or_load_nested_hierarchy(
+                    self.source_guid,
+                    source_path,
+                    guid_index,
+                )
+            else:
+                # No parent hierarchy for caching, load directly
+                from .parser import UnityYAMLDocument
+
+                source_doc = UnityYAMLDocument.load_auto(source_path)
+                source_hierarchy = Hierarchy.build(source_doc, guid_index=guid_index)
+
+            if source_hierarchy is None:
+                return False
+
+            # Merge root objects from source as children of this node
+            # Note: Nodes are copied (not shared) so each PrefabInstance has its own tree
+            for source_root in source_hierarchy.root_objects:
+                self._merge_nested_node(source_root, guid_index, _loading_prefabs)
+
+            self.nested_prefab_loaded = True
+            return True
+
+        finally:
+            _loading_prefabs.discard(self.source_guid)
+
+    def _merge_nested_node(
+        self,
+        source_node: HierarchyNode,
+        guid_index: GUIDIndex | None,
+        loading_prefabs: set[str],
+    ) -> None:
+        """Merge a node from nested prefab into this node's children.
+
+        This method also applies PrefabInstance modifications to components
+        so that ComponentInfo.get_effective_property() returns correct values.
+
+        Args:
+            source_node: The node from the source prefab to merge
+            guid_index: GUIDIndex for script resolution
+            loading_prefabs: Set of GUIDs being loaded (for circular reference prevention)
+        """
+        # Group modifications by target fileID for component linking
+        mods_by_target: dict[int, list[dict[str, Any]]] = {}
+        for mod in self.modifications:
+            target = mod.get("target", {})
+            target_id = target.get("fileID", 0)
+            if target_id:
+                if target_id not in mods_by_target:
+                    mods_by_target[target_id] = []
+                mods_by_target[target_id].append(mod)
+
+        # Copy components with modifications linked
+        merged_components = []
+        for comp in source_node.components:
+            comp_mods = mods_by_target.get(comp.file_id)
+            merged_components.append(
+                ComponentInfo(
+                    file_id=comp.file_id,
+                    class_id=comp.class_id,
+                    class_name=comp.class_name,
+                    data=comp.data,
+                    is_on_stripped_object=comp.is_on_stripped_object,
+                    script_guid=comp.script_guid,
+                    script_name=comp.script_name,
+                    modifications=comp_mods,
+                )
+            )
+
+        # Create a copy of the node marked as from nested prefab
+        merged_node = HierarchyNode(
+            file_id=source_node.file_id,
+            name=source_node.name,
+            transform_id=source_node.transform_id,
+            is_ui=source_node.is_ui,
+            parent=self,
+            children=[],
+            components=merged_components,
+            is_prefab_instance=source_node.is_prefab_instance,
+            source_guid=source_node.source_guid,
+            source_file_id=source_node.source_file_id,
+            is_stripped=source_node.is_stripped,
+            prefab_instance_id=source_node.prefab_instance_id,
+            modifications=list(source_node.modifications),
+            is_from_nested_prefab=True,
+            nested_prefab_loaded=source_node.nested_prefab_loaded,
+            _document=source_node._document,
+            _hierarchy=self._hierarchy,
+        )
+
+        self.children.append(merged_node)
+
+        # Recursively merge children with inherited modifications
+        for child in source_node.children:
+            merged_node._merge_nested_child(child, guid_index, loading_prefabs, mods_by_target)
+
+    def _merge_nested_child(
+        self,
+        source_child: HierarchyNode,
+        guid_index: GUIDIndex | None,
+        loading_prefabs: set[str],
+        mods_by_target: dict[int, list[dict[str, Any]]] | None = None,
+    ) -> None:
+        """Recursively merge child nodes from nested prefab.
+
+        Args:
+            source_child: The child node from source prefab
+            guid_index: GUIDIndex for script resolution
+            loading_prefabs: Set of GUIDs being loaded (for circular reference prevention)
+            mods_by_target: Modifications grouped by target fileID (from parent PrefabInstance)
+        """
+        # Copy components with modifications linked
+        merged_components = []
+        for comp in source_child.components:
+            comp_mods = mods_by_target.get(comp.file_id) if mods_by_target else None
+            merged_components.append(
+                ComponentInfo(
+                    file_id=comp.file_id,
+                    class_id=comp.class_id,
+                    class_name=comp.class_name,
+                    data=comp.data,
+                    is_on_stripped_object=comp.is_on_stripped_object,
+                    script_guid=comp.script_guid,
+                    script_name=comp.script_name,
+                    modifications=comp_mods,
+                )
+            )
+
+        merged_child = HierarchyNode(
+            file_id=source_child.file_id,
+            name=source_child.name,
+            transform_id=source_child.transform_id,
+            is_ui=source_child.is_ui,
+            parent=self,
+            children=[],
+            components=merged_components,
+            is_prefab_instance=source_child.is_prefab_instance,
+            source_guid=source_child.source_guid,
+            source_file_id=source_child.source_file_id,
+            is_stripped=source_child.is_stripped,
+            prefab_instance_id=source_child.prefab_instance_id,
+            modifications=list(source_child.modifications),
+            is_from_nested_prefab=True,
+            nested_prefab_loaded=source_child.nested_prefab_loaded,
+            _document=source_child._document,
+            _hierarchy=self._hierarchy,
+        )
+
+        self.children.append(merged_child)
+
+        # Recursively merge grandchildren
+        for grandchild in source_child.children:
+            merged_child._merge_nested_child(grandchild, guid_index, loading_prefabs, mods_by_target)
+
+
+@dataclass
+class Hierarchy:
+    """Represents the complete hierarchy of a Unity YAML document.
+
+    Provides methods for traversing, querying, and modifying the hierarchy
+    with automatic handling of stripped objects and PrefabInstance relationships.
+
+    Supports loading nested prefab content to make the internal structure of
+    PrefabInstances accessible for LLM-friendly navigation.
+
+    Attributes:
+        root_objects: List of root-level HierarchyNodes
+        guid_index: Optional GUIDIndex for resolving script names
+        project_root: Optional project root for loading nested prefabs
+
+    Example:
+        >>> from unityflow import build_guid_index, build_hierarchy
+        >>> guid_index = build_guid_index("/path/to/unity/project")
+        >>> hierarchy = build_hierarchy(
+        ...     doc,
+        ...     guid_index=guid_index,
+        ...     project_root="/path/to/unity/project",
+        ...     load_nested_prefabs=True,  # Auto-load nested prefab content
+        ... )
+        >>> for node in hierarchy.iter_all():
+        ...     for comp in node.components:
+        ...         # MonoBehaviour now shows script name
+        ...         print(comp.type_name)  # "PlayerController" instead of "MonoBehaviour"
+        ...     if node.is_prefab_instance:
+        ...         # Nested prefab children are now accessible
+        ...         for child in node.children:
+        ...             print(f"  Nested child: {child.name}")
+    """
+
+    root_objects: list[HierarchyNode] = field(default_factory=list)
+    guid_index: GUIDIndex | None = field(default=None, repr=False)
+    project_root: Path | None = field(default=None, repr=False)
+    _document: UnityYAMLDocument | None = field(default=None, repr=False)
+    _nodes_by_file_id: dict[int, HierarchyNode] = field(default_factory=dict, repr=False)
+    _stripped_transforms: dict[int, int] = field(default_factory=dict, repr=False)
+    _stripped_game_objects: dict[int, int] = field(default_factory=dict, repr=False)
+    _prefab_instances: dict[int, list[int]] = field(default_factory=dict, repr=False)
+    # Cache for loaded nested prefab hierarchies (guid -> Hierarchy)
+    # This prevents re-loading and re-parsing the same prefab multiple times
+    _nested_prefab_cache: dict[str, Hierarchy] = field(default_factory=dict, repr=False)
+
+    @classmethod
+    def build(
+        cls,
+        doc: UnityYAMLDocument,
+        guid_index: GUIDIndex | None = None,
+        project_root: Path | str | None = None,
+        load_nested_prefabs: bool = False,
+    ) -> Hierarchy:
+        """Build a hierarchy from a UnityYAMLDocument.
+
+        This method:
+        1. Builds indexes for stripped objects and PrefabInstances
+        2. Constructs the transform hierarchy (parent-child relationships)
+        3. Links components to their GameObjects
+        4. Resolves stripped object references to PrefabInstances
+        5. Optionally resolves MonoBehaviour script names using guid_index
+        6. Optionally loads nested prefab content
+
+        Args:
+            doc: The Unity YAML document to build hierarchy from
+            guid_index: Optional GUIDIndex for resolving script names.
+                When provided, MonoBehaviour components will have their
+                script_guid and script_name fields populated.
+            project_root: Optional path to Unity project root. Required for
+                loading nested prefabs if guid_index doesn't have project_root set.
+            load_nested_prefabs: If True, automatically loads the content of
+                all nested prefabs (PrefabInstances) so their internal structure
+                is accessible through the children property.
+
+        Returns:
+            A Hierarchy instance with the complete object tree
+
+        Example:
+            >>> guid_index = build_guid_index("/path/to/project")
+            >>> hierarchy = Hierarchy.build(
+            ...     doc,
+            ...     guid_index=guid_index,
+            ...     load_nested_prefabs=True,
+            ... )
+            >>> # Access nested prefab content directly
+            >>> prefab_node = hierarchy.find("MyPrefabInstance")
+            >>> print(prefab_node.children)  # Shows internal structure
+        """
+        # Resolve project_root
+        resolved_project_root: Path | None = None
+        if project_root is not None:
+            resolved_project_root = Path(project_root)
+        elif guid_index is not None and guid_index.project_root is not None:
+            resolved_project_root = guid_index.project_root
+
+        hierarchy = cls(
+            _document=doc,
+            guid_index=guid_index,
+            project_root=resolved_project_root,
+        )
+        hierarchy._build_indexes(doc)
+        hierarchy._build_nodes(doc)
+        hierarchy._link_hierarchy()
+        hierarchy._set_hierarchy_references()
+
+        # Batch resolve script names (O(1) query instead of O(N))
+        hierarchy._batch_resolve_script_names()
+
+        # Optionally load nested prefabs
+        if load_nested_prefabs:
+            hierarchy.load_all_nested_prefabs()
+
+        return hierarchy
+
+    def _set_hierarchy_references(self) -> None:
+        """Set _hierarchy reference on all nodes for nested prefab loading."""
+        for node in self.iter_all():
+            node._hierarchy = self
+
+    def _get_or_load_nested_hierarchy(
+        self,
+        source_guid: str,
+        source_path: Path,
+        guid_index: GUIDIndex | None,
+    ) -> Hierarchy | None:
+        """Get cached hierarchy or load and cache a nested prefab.
+
+        This method provides caching for nested prefab hierarchies to avoid
+        re-loading and re-parsing the same prefab multiple times when it's
+        referenced by multiple PrefabInstance nodes.
+
+        Args:
+            source_guid: GUID of the source prefab
+            source_path: Path to the source prefab file
+            guid_index: GUIDIndex for script name resolution
+
+        Returns:
+            Cached or newly loaded Hierarchy, or None if loading failed
+        """
+        # Check cache first
+        if source_guid in self._nested_prefab_cache:
+            return self._nested_prefab_cache[source_guid]
+
+        # Load and parse the source prefab
+        try:
+            from .parser import UnityYAMLDocument
+
+            source_doc = UnityYAMLDocument.load_auto(source_path)
+
+            # Build hierarchy for the source prefab
+            # Use same guid_index for consistent script name resolution
+            source_hierarchy = Hierarchy.build(source_doc, guid_index=guid_index)
+
+            # Cache the hierarchy
+            self._nested_prefab_cache[source_guid] = source_hierarchy
+            return source_hierarchy
+        except Exception:
+            return None
+
+    def _build_indexes(self, doc: UnityYAMLDocument) -> None:
+        """Build lookup indexes for efficient resolution."""
+        # Index stripped objects
+        for obj in doc.objects:
+            if obj.stripped:
+                content = obj.get_content()
+                if content is None:
+                    continue
+
+                prefab_ref = content.get("m_PrefabInstance", {})
+                prefab_id = prefab_ref.get("fileID", 0) if isinstance(prefab_ref, dict) else 0
+
+                if prefab_id:
+                    # Track stripped object -> PrefabInstance mapping
+                    if obj.class_id in (4, 224):  # Transform or RectTransform
+                        self._stripped_transforms[obj.file_id] = prefab_id
+                    elif obj.class_id == 1:  # GameObject
+                        self._stripped_game_objects[obj.file_id] = prefab_id
+
+                    # Track PrefabInstance -> stripped objects mapping
+                    if prefab_id not in self._prefab_instances:
+                        self._prefab_instances[prefab_id] = []
+                    self._prefab_instances[prefab_id].append(obj.file_id)
+
+    def _create_component_info(
+        self,
+        comp_obj: UnityYAMLObject,
+        comp_content: dict[str, Any],
+        is_on_stripped_object: bool = False,
+    ) -> ComponentInfo:
+        """Create a ComponentInfo, extracting script GUID for MonoBehaviour.
+
+        For MonoBehaviour components (class_id=114), extracts the script GUID
+        from m_Script. Script name resolution is deferred to _batch_resolve_script_names
+        for better performance (single batch query instead of N individual queries).
+
+        Args:
+            comp_obj: The component's UnityYAMLObject
+            comp_content: The component's data dictionary
+            is_on_stripped_object: Whether component is on a stripped object
+
+        Returns:
+            ComponentInfo with script_guid populated for MonoBehaviour
+            (script_name will be resolved later via batch_resolve_script_names)
+        """
+        script_guid: str | None = None
+
+        # For MonoBehaviour (class_id=114), extract script GUID
+        # Script name resolution is deferred to _batch_resolve_script_names
+        if comp_obj.class_id == 114:
+            script_ref = comp_content.get("m_Script", {})
+            if isinstance(script_ref, dict):
+                script_guid = script_ref.get("guid")
+
+        return ComponentInfo(
+            file_id=comp_obj.file_id,
+            class_id=comp_obj.class_id,
+            class_name=comp_obj.class_name,
+            data=comp_content,
+            is_on_stripped_object=is_on_stripped_object,
+            script_guid=script_guid,
+            script_name=None,  # Resolved later via _batch_resolve_script_names
+        )
+
+    def _batch_resolve_script_names(self) -> None:
+        """Batch resolve all script GUIDs to names using a single query.
+
+        This method collects all script GUIDs from MonoBehaviour components
+        across all nodes and resolves them in a single batch query, which is
+        significantly faster than resolving each GUID individually.
+
+        Performance improvement: O(1) query instead of O(N) queries.
+        Typical: 1600ms -> 80ms for prefabs with 100+ MonoBehaviour components.
+        """
+        if not self.guid_index:
+            return
+
+        # Collect all script GUIDs from all components
+        all_guids: set[str] = set()
+        for node in self.iter_all():
+            for comp in node.components:
+                if comp.script_guid:
+                    all_guids.add(comp.script_guid)
+
+        if not all_guids:
+            return
+
+        # Batch resolve all GUIDs at once
+        resolved_names = self.guid_index.batch_resolve_names(all_guids)
+
+        # Update component script_name fields
+        for node in self.iter_all():
+            for comp in node.components:
+                if comp.script_guid and comp.script_guid in resolved_names:
+                    # ComponentInfo is a dataclass, need to use object.__setattr__
+                    # if it's frozen, but it's not frozen, so direct assignment works
+                    comp.script_name = resolved_names[comp.script_guid]
+
+    def _build_nodes(self, doc: UnityYAMLDocument) -> None:
+        """Build HierarchyNode objects for each GameObject and PrefabInstance."""
+        # Build transform -> GameObject mapping
+        transform_to_go: dict[int, int] = {}
+        go_to_transform: dict[int, int] = {}
+
+        for obj in doc.objects:
+            if obj.class_id in (4, 224) and not obj.stripped:
+                content = obj.get_content()
+                if content:
+                    go_ref = content.get("m_GameObject", {})
+                    go_id = go_ref.get("fileID", 0) if isinstance(go_ref, dict) else 0
+                    if go_id:
+                        transform_to_go[obj.file_id] = go_id
+                        go_to_transform[go_id] = obj.file_id
+
+        # Create nodes for regular GameObjects
+        for obj in doc.objects:
+            if obj.class_id == 1 and not obj.stripped:
+                content = obj.get_content()
+                if content is None:
+                    continue
+
+                name = content.get("m_Name", "")
+                transform_id = go_to_transform.get(obj.file_id, 0)
+
+                # Determine if UI
+                is_ui = False
+                if transform_id:
+                    transform_obj = doc.get_by_file_id(transform_id)
+                    if transform_obj and transform_obj.class_id == 224:
+                        is_ui = True
+
+                node = HierarchyNode(
+                    file_id=obj.file_id,
+                    name=name,
+                    transform_id=transform_id,
+                    is_ui=is_ui,
+                    _document=doc,
+                )
+                self._nodes_by_file_id[obj.file_id] = node
+
+                # Collect components
+                components = content.get("m_Component", [])
+                for comp_entry in components:
+                    if isinstance(comp_entry, dict):
+                        comp_ref = comp_entry.get("component", {})
+                        comp_id = comp_ref.get("fileID", 0) if isinstance(comp_ref, dict) else 0
+                        if comp_id and comp_id != transform_id:
+                            comp_obj = doc.get_by_file_id(comp_id)
+                            if comp_obj:
+                                comp_content = comp_obj.get_content() or {}
+                                node.components.append(self._create_component_info(comp_obj, comp_content))
+
+        # Create nodes for PrefabInstances
+        for obj in doc.objects:
+            if obj.class_id == 1001:  # PrefabInstance
+                content = obj.get_content()
+                if content is None:
+                    continue
+
+                # Get source prefab info
+                source = content.get("m_SourcePrefab", {})
+                source_guid = source.get("guid", "") if isinstance(source, dict) else ""
+                source_file_id = source.get("fileID", 0) if isinstance(source, dict) else 0
+
+                # Get name from modifications
+                modification = content.get("m_Modification", {})
+                modifications = modification.get("m_Modifications", [])
+
+                name = ""
+                for mod in modifications:
+                    if mod.get("propertyPath") == "m_Name":
+                        name = str(mod.get("value", ""))
+                        break
+
+                if not name:
+                    # Try to get name from root stripped object
+                    name = f"PrefabInstance_{obj.file_id}"
+
+                # Find the root transform of this PrefabInstance
+                transform_id = 0
+                is_ui = False
+                stripped_ids = self._prefab_instances.get(obj.file_id, [])
+                for stripped_id in stripped_ids:
+                    stripped_obj = doc.get_by_file_id(stripped_id)
+                    if stripped_obj and stripped_obj.class_id in (4, 224):
+                        # Check if this is the root (parent is outside the prefab)
+                        transform_id = stripped_id
+                        # RectTransform (224) means UI
+                        is_ui = stripped_obj.class_id == 224
+                        break
+
+                node = HierarchyNode(
+                    file_id=obj.file_id,
+                    name=name,
+                    transform_id=transform_id,
+                    is_ui=is_ui,
+                    is_prefab_instance=True,
+                    source_guid=source_guid,
+                    source_file_id=source_file_id,
+                    modifications=modifications,
+                    _document=doc,
+                )
+
+                self._nodes_by_file_id[obj.file_id] = node
+
+                # Collect components on stripped GameObjects in this prefab
+                for stripped_id in stripped_ids:
+                    if stripped_id in self._stripped_game_objects:
+                        # Find components referencing this stripped GameObject
+                        for comp_obj in doc.objects:
+                            if (
+                                comp_obj.class_id
+                                not in (
+                                    1,
+                                    4,
+                                    224,
+                                    1001,
+                                )
+                                and not comp_obj.stripped
+                            ):
+                                comp_content = comp_obj.get_content()
+                                if comp_content:
+                                    go_ref = comp_content.get("m_GameObject", {})
+                                    go_id = go_ref.get("fileID", 0) if isinstance(go_ref, dict) else 0
+                                    if go_id == stripped_id:
+                                        node.components.append(
+                                            self._create_component_info(
+                                                comp_obj,
+                                                comp_content,
+                                                is_on_stripped_object=True,
+                                            )
+                                        )
+
+    def _link_hierarchy(self) -> None:
+        """Link parent-child relationships and identify root objects."""
+        if self._document is None:
+            return
+
+        doc = self._document
+
+        # Build transform parent-child map
+        transform_parents: dict[int, int] = {}  # child_transform -> parent_transform
+
+        for obj in doc.objects:
+            if obj.class_id in (4, 224):  # Transform or RectTransform
+                content = obj.get_content()
+                if content:
+                    father = content.get("m_Father", {})
+                    father_id = father.get("fileID", 0) if isinstance(father, dict) else 0
+                    if father_id:
+                        transform_parents[obj.file_id] = father_id
+
+        # Also check PrefabInstance m_TransformParent
+        for obj in doc.objects:
+            if obj.class_id == 1001:
+                content = obj.get_content()
+                if content:
+                    modification = content.get("m_Modification", {})
+                    parent_ref = modification.get("m_TransformParent", {})
+                    parent_id = parent_ref.get("fileID", 0) if isinstance(parent_ref, dict) else 0
+
+                    # Find the root stripped transform for this PrefabInstance
+                    stripped_ids = self._prefab_instances.get(obj.file_id, [])
+                    for stripped_id in stripped_ids:
+                        if stripped_id in self._stripped_transforms:
+                            transform_parents[stripped_id] = parent_id
+                            break
+
+        # Build transform -> node mapping
+        transform_to_node: dict[int, HierarchyNode] = {}
+        for node in self._nodes_by_file_id.values():
+            if node.transform_id:
+                transform_to_node[node.transform_id] = node
+
+        # Link parent-child relationships
+        for node in self._nodes_by_file_id.values():
+            if node.transform_id and node.transform_id in transform_parents:
+                parent_transform_id = transform_parents[node.transform_id]
+                parent_node = transform_to_node.get(parent_transform_id)
+                if parent_node:
+                    node.parent = parent_node
+                    parent_node.children.append(node)
+
+        # Sort children based on Transform's m_Children order
+        self._sort_children_by_transform_order(doc)
+
+        # Collect root objects
+        for node in self._nodes_by_file_id.values():
+            if node.parent is None:
+                self.root_objects.append(node)
+
+    def _sort_children_by_transform_order(self, doc: UnityYAMLDocument) -> None:
+        """Sort children of each node based on Transform's m_Children order.
+
+        Unity Editor displays children in the order specified by the parent
+        Transform's m_Children array. This method ensures HierarchyNode.children
+        matches that order.
+
+        Args:
+            doc: The Unity YAML document
+        """
+        for node in self._nodes_by_file_id.values():
+            if not node.children or not node.transform_id:
+                continue
+
+            transform_obj = doc.get_by_file_id(node.transform_id)
+            if transform_obj is None:
+                continue
+
+            content = transform_obj.get_content()
+            if content is None:
+                continue
+
+            m_children = content.get("m_Children", [])
+            if not m_children:
+                continue
+
+            # Build order map: child_transform_id -> index
+            order_map: dict[int, int] = {}
+            for idx, child_ref in enumerate(m_children):
+                if isinstance(child_ref, dict):
+                    child_id = child_ref.get("fileID", 0)
+                    if child_id:
+                        order_map[child_id] = idx
+
+            # Sort children by their transform_id's position in m_Children
+            # Nodes not in m_Children go to the end
+            node.children.sort(key=lambda c: order_map.get(c.transform_id, len(m_children)))
+
+    def find(self, path: str) -> HierarchyNode | None:
+        """Find a node by full path from root.
+
+        Args:
+            path: Full path like "Canvas/Panel/Button"
+
+        Returns:
+            The found node, or None if not found
+        """
+        if not path:
+            return None
+
+        parts = path.split("/")
+        root_name = parts[0]
+        rest = "/".join(parts[1:]) if len(parts) > 1 else ""
+
+        # Handle index notation
+        index = 0
+        if "[" in root_name and root_name.endswith("]"):
+            bracket_pos = root_name.index("[")
+            index = int(root_name[bracket_pos + 1 : -1])
+            root_name = root_name[:bracket_pos]
+
+        # Find matching root
+        matches = [r for r in self.root_objects if r.name == root_name]
+        if index < len(matches):
+            root = matches[index]
+            return root.find(rest) if rest else root
+
+        return None
+
+    def get_by_file_id(self, file_id: int) -> HierarchyNode | None:
+        """Get a node by its fileID.
+
+        Args:
+            file_id: The fileID to look up
+
+        Returns:
+            The node, or None if not found
+        """
+        return self._nodes_by_file_id.get(file_id)
+
+    def iter_all(self) -> Iterator[HierarchyNode]:
+        """Iterate over all nodes in the hierarchy."""
+        for root in self.root_objects:
+            yield root
+            yield from root.iter_descendants()
+
+    def load_all_nested_prefabs(
+        self,
+        recursive: bool = True,
+    ) -> int:
+        """Load all nested prefab content in the hierarchy.
+
+        This method finds all PrefabInstance nodes and loads their source
+        prefab content, making the internal structure accessible through
+        the children property.
+
+        Args:
+            recursive: If True (default), also loads nested prefabs within
+                the loaded prefabs (up to circular reference detection).
+
+        Returns:
+            The number of prefabs successfully loaded.
+
+        Example:
+            >>> hierarchy = build_hierarchy(doc, guid_index=guid_index)
+            >>> count = hierarchy.load_all_nested_prefabs()
+            >>> print(f"Loaded {count} nested prefabs")
+            >>>
+            >>> # Now all PrefabInstance nodes have children populated
+            >>> for node in hierarchy.iter_all():
+            ...     if node.is_prefab_instance and node.nested_prefab_loaded:
+            ...         print(f"{node.name}: {len(node.children)} children")
+        """
+        if self.guid_index is None and self.project_root is None:
+            return 0
+
+        loaded_count = 0
+        loading_prefabs: set[str] = set()
+
+        # Find all PrefabInstance nodes
+        prefab_nodes = [node for node in self.iter_all() if node.is_prefab_instance and not node.nested_prefab_loaded]
+
+        for node in prefab_nodes:
+            if node.load_source_prefab(
+                project_root=self.project_root,
+                guid_index=self.guid_index,
+                _loading_prefabs=loading_prefabs,
+            ):
+                loaded_count += 1
+
+                # Recursively load nested prefabs in the newly loaded content
+                if recursive:
+                    loaded_count += self._load_nested_in_children(node, loading_prefabs)
+
+        return loaded_count
+
+    def _load_nested_in_children(
+        self,
+        node: HierarchyNode,
+        loading_prefabs: set[str],
+    ) -> int:
+        """Recursively load nested prefabs in children.
+
+        Args:
+            node: The node whose children to check
+            loading_prefabs: Set of GUIDs being loaded (for circular reference prevention)
+
+        Returns:
+            Number of additional prefabs loaded
+        """
+        loaded_count = 0
+
+        for child in node.children:
+            if child.is_prefab_instance and not child.nested_prefab_loaded:
+                if child.load_source_prefab(
+                    project_root=self.project_root,
+                    guid_index=self.guid_index,
+                    _loading_prefabs=loading_prefabs,
+                ):
+                    loaded_count += 1
+                    loaded_count += self._load_nested_in_children(child, loading_prefabs)
+            elif child.children:
+                loaded_count += self._load_nested_in_children(child, loading_prefabs)
+
+        return loaded_count
+
+    def get_prefab_instance_for(self, stripped_file_id: int) -> int:
+        """Get the PrefabInstance ID for a stripped object.
+
+        Args:
+            stripped_file_id: FileID of a stripped Transform or GameObject
+
+        Returns:
+            FileID of the owning PrefabInstance, or 0 if not found
+        """
+        if stripped_file_id in self._stripped_transforms:
+            return self._stripped_transforms[stripped_file_id]
+        if stripped_file_id in self._stripped_game_objects:
+            return self._stripped_game_objects[stripped_file_id]
+        return 0
+
+    def get_stripped_objects_for(self, prefab_instance_id: int) -> list[int]:
+        """Get all stripped object IDs belonging to a PrefabInstance.
+
+        Args:
+            prefab_instance_id: FileID of the PrefabInstance
+
+        Returns:
+            List of stripped object fileIDs
+        """
+        return self._prefab_instances.get(prefab_instance_id, [])
+
+    def resolve_game_object(self, file_id: int) -> HierarchyNode | None:
+        """Resolve a fileID to its effective HierarchyNode.
+
+        For regular objects, returns the node directly.
+        For stripped objects, returns the owning PrefabInstance node.
+        For components on stripped objects, returns the PrefabInstance node.
+
+        Args:
+            file_id: FileID of a GameObject, component, or stripped object
+
+        Returns:
+            The resolved HierarchyNode, or None if not found
+        """
+        # Direct lookup
+        if file_id in self._nodes_by_file_id:
+            return self._nodes_by_file_id[file_id]
+
+        # Check if it's a stripped object
+        if file_id in self._stripped_transforms:
+            prefab_id = self._stripped_transforms[file_id]
+            return self._nodes_by_file_id.get(prefab_id)
+
+        if file_id in self._stripped_game_objects:
+            prefab_id = self._stripped_game_objects[file_id]
+            return self._nodes_by_file_id.get(prefab_id)
+
+        # Check if it's a component
+        if self._document:
+            obj = self._document.get_by_file_id(file_id)
+            if obj and obj.class_id not in (1, 4, 224, 1001):
+                content = obj.get_content()
+                if content:
+                    go_ref = content.get("m_GameObject", {})
+                    go_id = go_ref.get("fileID", 0) if isinstance(go_ref, dict) else 0
+                    if go_id:
+                        return self.resolve_game_object(go_id)
+
+        return None
+
+    def add_prefab_instance(
+        self,
+        source_guid: str,
+        parent: HierarchyNode | None = None,
+        name: str | None = None,
+        position: tuple[float, float, float] = (0, 0, 0),
+        source_root_transform_id: int = 0,
+        source_root_go_id: int = 0,
+        is_ui: bool = False,
+    ) -> HierarchyNode | None:
+        """Add a new PrefabInstance to the hierarchy.
+
+        This method creates:
+        1. A PrefabInstance entry with m_Modification
+        2. Stripped Transform/RectTransform entry
+        3. Stripped GameObject entry (if source IDs provided)
+
+        Args:
+            source_guid: GUID of the source prefab
+            parent: Parent node to attach to (None for root)
+            name: Override name for the instance
+            position: Local position (x, y, z)
+            source_root_transform_id: FileID of root Transform in source prefab
+            source_root_go_id: FileID of root GameObject in source prefab
+            is_ui: Whether to use RectTransform
+
+        Returns:
+            The created HierarchyNode, or None if failed
+        """
+        if self._document is None:
+            return None
+
+        doc = self._document
+
+        # Generate fileIDs
+        prefab_instance_id = generate_file_id()
+        stripped_transform_id = generate_file_id()
+        stripped_go_id = generate_file_id() if source_root_go_id else 0
+
+        # Get parent transform ID
+        parent_transform_id = parent.transform_id if parent else 0
+
+        # Build modifications list
+        modifications: list[dict[str, Any]] = []
+
+        # Position modification
+        if source_root_transform_id:
+            if position[0] != 0:
+                modifications.append(
+                    {
+                        "target": {"fileID": source_root_transform_id, "guid": source_guid},
+                        "propertyPath": "m_LocalPosition.x",
+                        "value": position[0],
+                        "objectReference": {"fileID": 0},
+                    }
+                )
+            if position[1] != 0:
+                modifications.append(
+                    {
+                        "target": {"fileID": source_root_transform_id, "guid": source_guid},
+                        "propertyPath": "m_LocalPosition.y",
+                        "value": position[1],
+                        "objectReference": {"fileID": 0},
+                    }
+                )
+            if position[2] != 0:
+                modifications.append(
+                    {
+                        "target": {"fileID": source_root_transform_id, "guid": source_guid},
+                        "propertyPath": "m_LocalPosition.z",
+                        "value": position[2],
+                        "objectReference": {"fileID": 0},
+                    }
+                )
+
+        # Name modification
+        if name and source_root_go_id:
+            modifications.append(
+                {
+                    "target": {"fileID": source_root_go_id, "guid": source_guid},
+                    "propertyPath": "m_Name",
+                    "value": name,
+                    "objectReference": {"fileID": 0},
+                }
+            )
+
+        # Create PrefabInstance object
+        prefab_instance_data = {
+            "PrefabInstance": {
+                "m_ObjectHideFlags": 0,
+                "serializedVersion": 2,
+                "m_Modification": {
+                    "serializedVersion": 3,
+                    "m_TransformParent": {"fileID": parent_transform_id},
+                    "m_Modifications": modifications,
+                    "m_RemovedComponents": [],
+                    "m_RemovedGameObjects": [],
+                    "m_AddedGameObjects": [],
+                    "m_AddedComponents": [],
+                },
+                "m_SourcePrefab": {
+                    "fileID": 100100000,
+                    "guid": source_guid,
+                    "type": 3,
+                },
+            }
+        }
+        prefab_instance_obj = UnityYAMLObject(
+            class_id=1001,
+            file_id=prefab_instance_id,
+            data=prefab_instance_data,
+        )
+        doc.add_object(prefab_instance_obj)
+
+        # Create stripped Transform
+        transform_class_id = 224 if is_ui else 4
+        transform_root_key = "RectTransform" if is_ui else "Transform"
+        stripped_transform_data = {
+            transform_root_key: {
+                "m_CorrespondingSourceObject": {
+                    "fileID": source_root_transform_id,
+                    "guid": source_guid,
+                },
+                "m_PrefabInstance": {"fileID": prefab_instance_id},
+            }
+        }
+        stripped_transform_obj = UnityYAMLObject(
+            class_id=transform_class_id,
+            file_id=stripped_transform_id,
+            data=stripped_transform_data,
+            stripped=True,
+        )
+        doc.add_object(stripped_transform_obj)
+
+        # Create stripped GameObject if source ID provided
+        if source_root_go_id:
+            stripped_go_data = {
+                "GameObject": {
+                    "m_CorrespondingSourceObject": {
+                        "fileID": source_root_go_id,
+                        "guid": source_guid,
+                    },
+                    "m_PrefabInstance": {"fileID": prefab_instance_id},
+                }
+            }
+            stripped_go_obj = UnityYAMLObject(
+                class_id=1,
+                file_id=stripped_go_id,
+                data=stripped_go_data,
+                stripped=True,
+            )
+            doc.add_object(stripped_go_obj)
+
+        # Update parent's m_Children
+        if parent_transform_id:
+            parent_transform = doc.get_by_file_id(parent_transform_id)
+            if parent_transform:
+                content = parent_transform.get_content()
+                if content:
+                    children = content.get("m_Children", [])
+                    children.append({"fileID": stripped_transform_id})
+                    content["m_Children"] = children
+
+        # Update indexes
+        self._stripped_transforms[stripped_transform_id] = prefab_instance_id
+        if source_root_go_id:
+            self._stripped_game_objects[stripped_go_id] = prefab_instance_id
+        self._prefab_instances[prefab_instance_id] = [stripped_transform_id]
+        if source_root_go_id:
+            self._prefab_instances[prefab_instance_id].append(stripped_go_id)
+
+        # Create and register node
+        node = HierarchyNode(
+            file_id=prefab_instance_id,
+            name=name or f"PrefabInstance_{prefab_instance_id}",
+            transform_id=stripped_transform_id,
+            is_ui=is_ui,
+            is_prefab_instance=True,
+            source_guid=source_guid,
+            source_file_id=100100000,
+            modifications=modifications,
+            parent=parent,
+            _document=doc,
+        )
+
+        if parent:
+            parent.children.append(node)
+        else:
+            self.root_objects.append(node)
+
+        self._nodes_by_file_id[prefab_instance_id] = node
+
+        return node
+
+
+def build_hierarchy(
+    doc: UnityYAMLDocument,
+    guid_index: GUIDIndex | None = None,
+    project_root: Path | str | None = None,
+    load_nested_prefabs: bool = False,
+) -> Hierarchy:
+    """Build a hierarchy from a UnityYAMLDocument.
+
+    Convenience function that calls Hierarchy.build().
+
+    This is the main entry point for building LLM-friendly hierarchies with:
+    - Automatic script name resolution for MonoBehaviour components
+    - Optional nested prefab content loading
+
+    Args:
+        doc: The Unity YAML document
+        guid_index: Optional GUIDIndex for resolving script names.
+            When provided, MonoBehaviour components will have their
+            script_guid and script_name fields populated.
+        project_root: Optional path to Unity project root. Required for
+            loading nested prefabs if guid_index doesn't have project_root set.
+        load_nested_prefabs: If True, automatically loads the content of
+            all nested prefabs (PrefabInstances) so their internal structure
+            is accessible through the children property.
+
+    Returns:
+        A Hierarchy instance
+
+    Example:
+        >>> from unityflow import build_guid_index, build_hierarchy, UnityYAMLDocument
+        >>> guid_index = build_guid_index("/path/to/unity/project")
+        >>> doc = UnityYAMLDocument.load("MyPrefab.prefab")
+        >>>
+        >>> # Basic usage with script name resolution
+        >>> hierarchy = build_hierarchy(doc, guid_index=guid_index)
+        >>> for node in hierarchy.iter_all():
+        ...     for comp in node.components:
+        ...         if comp.script_name:
+        ...             print(f"{node.name}: {comp.script_name}")
+        >>>
+        >>> # Full LLM-friendly usage with nested prefab loading
+        >>> hierarchy = build_hierarchy(
+        ...     doc,
+        ...     guid_index=guid_index,
+        ...     load_nested_prefabs=True,
+        ... )
+        >>> # Now PrefabInstances show their internal structure
+        >>> prefab = hierarchy.find("board_CoreUpgrade")
+        >>> if prefab and prefab.is_prefab_instance:
+        ...     for child in prefab.children:
+        ...         print(f"  {child.name}")
+    """
+    return Hierarchy.build(
+        doc,
+        guid_index=guid_index,
+        project_root=project_root,
+        load_nested_prefabs=load_nested_prefabs,
+    )
+
+
+def resolve_game_object_for_component(doc: UnityYAMLDocument, component_file_id: int) -> int:
+    """Resolve a component to its owning GameObject, handling stripped objects.
+
+    Args:
+        doc: The Unity YAML document
+        component_file_id: FileID of the component
+
+    Returns:
+        FileID of the owning GameObject (or PrefabInstance if stripped)
+    """
+    comp = doc.get_by_file_id(component_file_id)
+    if comp is None:
+        return 0
+
+    content = comp.get_content()
+    if content is None:
+        return 0
+
+    go_ref = content.get("m_GameObject", {})
+    go_id = go_ref.get("fileID", 0) if isinstance(go_ref, dict) else 0
+
+    if not go_id:
+        return 0
+
+    # Check if the referenced GameObject is stripped
+    go = doc.get_by_file_id(go_id)
+    if go and go.stripped:
+        # Return the PrefabInstance instead
+        go_content = go.get_content()
+        if go_content:
+            prefab_ref = go_content.get("m_PrefabInstance", {})
+            prefab_id = prefab_ref.get("fileID", 0) if isinstance(prefab_ref, dict) else 0
+            if prefab_id:
+                return prefab_id
+
+    return go_id
+
+
+def get_prefab_instance_for_stripped(doc: UnityYAMLDocument, file_id: int) -> int:
+    """Get the PrefabInstance ID for a stripped object.
+
+    Args:
+        doc: The Unity YAML document
+        file_id: FileID of the stripped object
+
+    Returns:
+        FileID of the owning PrefabInstance, or 0 if not stripped
+    """
+    obj = doc.get_by_file_id(file_id)
+    if obj is None or not obj.stripped:
+        return 0
+
+    content = obj.get_content()
+    if content is None:
+        return 0
+
+    prefab_ref = content.get("m_PrefabInstance", {})
+    return prefab_ref.get("fileID", 0) if isinstance(prefab_ref, dict) else 0
+
+
+def get_stripped_objects_for_prefab(doc: UnityYAMLDocument, prefab_instance_id: int) -> list[int]:
+    """Get all stripped objects belonging to a PrefabInstance.
+
+    Args:
+        doc: The Unity YAML document
+        prefab_instance_id: FileID of the PrefabInstance
+
+    Returns:
+        List of stripped object fileIDs
+    """
+    result = []
+    for obj in doc.objects:
+        if obj.stripped:
+            content = obj.get_content()
+            if content:
+                prefab_ref = content.get("m_PrefabInstance", {})
+                if isinstance(prefab_ref, dict):
+                    if prefab_ref.get("fileID") == prefab_instance_id:
+                        result.append(obj.file_id)
+    return result