What happens if I try to install a tool that is already built into the .NET SDK?

The skill identifies built-in tools like 'dotnet format' or 'user-secrets' and informs you that no installation is required, providing the correct usage syntax for your current SDK version.

Does this skill support upgrading tools?

Yes, it supports both individual tool upgrades using the --upgrade flag and an interactive --upgrade-all mode to check for and apply updates to your entire manifest.

Can I install tools globally using this skill?

Yes, by using the --global flag with the install-tool command, you can install .NET tools to your user profile instead of a specific project directory.

What is a .NET tool manifest?

A manifest file (.config/dotnet-tools.json) allows you to define and version tools locally for a specific project, ensuring every developer on the team uses the same tool versions through the 'dotnet tool restore' command.

How do aliases work in this skill?

The skill maps short, easy-to-remember names like 'ef' to 'dotnet-ef' or 'stryker' to 'dotnet-stryker', saving you from looking up and typing full NuGet package names.

Dotnet Tool Manager

Name: Dotnet Tool Manager
Author: melodic-software

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Streamline the installation, configuration, and upgrading of .NET CLI tools with alias support and manifest management.

The Dotnet Tool Manager skill for Claude Code automates the lifecycle of .NET global and local tools within your development environment. It simplifies complex CLI commands by resolving shorthand aliases for popular packages like Entity Framework, Stryker, and CSharpier, while simultaneously managing local tool manifests to ensure project reproducibility. Whether you need to bootstrap a new project with essential utilities or perform bulk upgrades across your entire toolset, this skill provides a structured, interactive workflow for maintaining a high-performance .NET ecosystem.

主な機能

01Smart alias resolution for common tools like 'ef', 'coverage', and 'csharpier'

02Support for both local project-scoped and global tool installations

03Automatic creation and management of .config/dotnet-tools.json manifests

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05Interactive bulk upgrade mode to keep all project tools at their latest versions

06Intelligent detection of built-in SDK tools to prevent redundant installations

ユースケース

01Auditing and listing all installed .NET tools across global and local scopes

02Managing and updating Entity Framework Core tools and code coverage collectors

03Bootstrapping a new C# project with standard development tools and a manifest file

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For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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