Manage NuGet packages in .NET projects/solutions. Use this skill when adding, removing, or updating NuGet package versions. It enforces using `dotnet` CLI for package management and provides strict procedures for direct file edits only when updating versions.
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This skill ensures consistent and safe management of NuGet packages across .NET projects. It prioritizes using the dotnet CLI to maintain project integrity and enforces a strict verification and restoration workflow for version updates.
dotnet CLI available on your PATH.jq (JSON processor) OR PowerShell (for version verification using dotnet package search)..csproj, .props, or Directory.Packages.props files to or packages. Always use and commands.dotnet add packagedotnet remove package.csproj) or centrally (Directory.Packages.props).dotnet restore to verify compatibility.Use dotnet add [<PROJECT>] package <PACKAGE_NAME> [--version <VERSION>].
Example: dotnet add src/MyProject/MyProject.csproj package Newtonsoft.Json
Use dotnet remove [<PROJECT>] package <PACKAGE_NAME>.
Example: dotnet remove src/MyProject/MyProject.csproj package Newtonsoft.Json
When updating a version, follow these steps:
Verify Version Existence:
Check if the version exists using the dotnet package search command with exact match and JSON formatting.
Using jq:
dotnet package search <PACKAGE_NAME> --exact-match --format json | jq -e '.searchResult[].packages[] | select(.version == "<VERSION>")'
Using PowerShell:
(dotnet package search <PACKAGE_NAME> --exact-match --format json | ConvertFrom-Json).searchResult.packages | Where-Object { $_.version -eq "<VERSION>" }
Determine Version Management:
Directory.Packages.props in the solution root. If present, versions should be managed there via <PackageVersion Include="Package.Name" Version="1.2.3" />..csproj files for <PackageReference Include="Package.Name" Version="1.2.3" />.Apply Changes: Modify the identified file with the new version string.
Verify Stability:
Run dotnet restore on the project or solution. If errors occur, revert the change and investigate.
Action: Execute dotnet add src/WebApi/WebApi.csproj package Serilog.
Action:
dotnet package search Newtonsoft.Json --exact-match --format json (and parse output to confirm "13.0.3" is present).Directory.Packages.props).dotnet restore.
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