Can I install specific versions of the .NET SDK?

Absolutely. You can specify an exact version like 8.0.400 or choose a release channel such as LTS, STS, or Preview.

Is sudo required for installation on Linux?

Yes, for system-wide installs via apt or dnf, the skill will guide you through the necessary elevated permission steps.

What does the global.json configuration do?

It allows you to lock your project to a specific SDK version and define roll-forward policies to control how patch and minor updates are handled.

Does this skill work on Windows, Mac, and Linux?

Yes, it supports major package managers including winget, Homebrew, apt, and dnf across all three primary platforms.

Does it require manual searching for version numbers?

No, the skill uses integrated search tools to automatically find and suggest the latest stable versions available at the time of execution.

.NET SDK Installer

Name: .NET SDK Installer
Author: melodic-software

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Developer Tools

Automates .NET SDK installation and environment configuration across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

This skill streamlines the setup of .NET development environments by handling cross-platform SDK installation and global.json management. It automatically detects the host operating system, identifies the appropriate package manager—such as winget, Homebrew, or apt—and provides interactive configuration for project-level SDK versioning and roll-forward policies. Whether you need the latest stable release, a specific LTS version, or a Preview channel build, this skill ensures your environment is correctly configured and verified without manual terminal searching.

Key Features

01Support for specific version targeting and release channels including LTS, STS, and Preview.

02Automatic discovery of the latest stable .NET versions via integrated Perplexity search.

03Interactive global.json management with granular roll-forward policy selection.

0438 GitHub stars

05Cross-platform support for Windows (winget/choco), macOS (Homebrew), and Linux (apt/dnf).

06System environment detection to verify existing installations and prevent conflicts.

Use Cases

01Standardizing project-specific SDK versions across a team using global.json configuration.

02Upgrading local development tools to the latest .NET versions or preview features.

03Provisioning a new local or remote development environment for .NET applications.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add melodic-software/claude-code-plugins install-sdk

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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