How does Native AOT improve CLI tools?

Native AOT significantly reduces application startup time and memory footprint by compiling code directly to machine instructions, eliminating the need for JIT compilation at runtime.

Can I build Linux AOT packages from a Mac or Windows machine?

Yes, this skill provides guidance on using Docker containers, specifically the .NET 10 AOT SDK images, to compile platform-specific Native AOT binaries regardless of your host OS.

What is a hybrid .NET 10 tool?

A hybrid .NET 10 tool is a package that includes Native AOT (Ahead-of-Time) compiled binaries for specific platforms to ensure maximum performance, while providing a standard CoreCLR version as a fallback for universal compatibility.

What is the role of the pointer package in .NET 10?

The pointer package (metapackage) uses ToolPackageRuntimeIdentifiers to act as a central reference that tells the .NET SDK which platform-specific version of the tool to install based on the user's environment.

.NET 10 Hybrid Tool Packager

Name: .NET 10 Hybrid Tool Packager
Author: rysweet

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Deployment & DevOps

Streamlines the creation of high-performance .NET 10 CLI tools using Native AOT compilation with universal CoreCLR fallback.

This skill provides specialized guidance for building and packaging .NET 10 applications as hybrid tools, balancing peak performance with broad compatibility. It automates the configuration of ToolPackageRuntimeIdentifiers and PublishAot properties to leverage Native AOT for near-instant startup on supported platforms like Linux and macOS, while ensuring a portable CoreCLR fallback for all other environments. It is an essential utility for developers building modern, performance-critical CLI tools that need to be distributed seamlessly via NuGet.

Key Features

01Performance tuning via Invariant Globalization and size-based optimizations

02Implementation of ToolPackageRuntimeIdentifiers for multi-architecture distribution

0320 GitHub stars

04Optimized build patterns for cross-platform Native AOT compilation

05Automated .csproj configuration for hybrid Native AOT and CoreCLR packaging

06Validation of pointer package (metapackage) structures for NuGet distribution

Use Cases

01Distributing performance-critical CLI tools with Native AOT speed via NuGet

02Ensuring universal platform compatibility for .NET tools using CoreCLR fallback

03Migrating legacy .NET tools to the modern .NET 10 hybrid packaging model

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add rysweet/amplihack dotnet10-pack-tool

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