Why does the skill restrict direct editing of project files?

It restricts direct editing for adding or removing packages to prevent XML corruption and ensure all metadata is correctly handled by the dotnet CLI.

How does it verify package versions?

The skill uses the dotnet package search command with JSON output to programmatically verify that a specific version exists on the NuGet gallery before attempting an update.

Does this skill support Central Package Management?

Yes, it is designed to detect and support Directory.Packages.props for solutions utilizing centralized versioning.

What happens if a package restoration fails?

The workflow requires an immediate dotnet restore after version changes; if errors occur, the skill prompts for a reversion to maintain a stable development environment.

NuGet Package Manager

Name: NuGet Package Manager
Author: Tahir-yamin

byTahir-yamin

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Developer Tools

Streamlines .NET dependency management by automating NuGet package operations and enforcing safe versioning workflows.

The NuGet Manager skill provides a standardized approach to managing dependencies within .NET solutions. It enforces the use of the dotnet CLI for adding and removing packages while providing a structured workflow for manual version updates in both standard .csproj files and Central Package Management (Directory.Packages.props) configurations. By validating package versions and requiring post-update restoration, this skill ensures solution stability, maintains project integrity, and minimizes dependency-related build errors.

Key Features

01Structured workflow for safe version updates and file editing

02Central Package Management (CPM) support for multi-project solutions

035 GitHub stars

04Automatic dotnet restore verification to prevent broken builds

05Automated package addition and removal via dotnet CLI

06Mandatory version verification against NuGet repositories

Use Cases

01Safely removing obsolete NuGet packages while ensuring solution-wide integrity

02Updating library versions across a solution using Directory.Packages.props

03Adding new dependencies to specific projects within a .NET microservice architecture

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add tahir-yamin/dev-engineering-playbook nuget-manager

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Structured workflow for safe version updates and file editing

02Central Package Management (CPM) support for multi-project solutions

035 GitHub stars

04Automatic dotnet restore verification to prevent broken builds

05Automated package addition and removal via dotnet CLI

06Mandatory version verification against NuGet repositories

Use Cases

01Safely removing obsolete NuGet packages while ensuring solution-wide integrity

02Updating library versions across a solution using Directory.Packages.props

03Adding new dependencies to specific projects within a .NET microservice architecture

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add tahir-yamin/dev-engineering-playbook nuget-manager

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT