
nuget-manager
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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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill nuget-manager- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads nuget-manager automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
Security audits
Independent scans of the skill's instructions and bundled files.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
NuGet Manager
Overview
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.
Prerequisites
- .NET SDK installed (typically .NET 8.0 SDK or later, or a version compatible with the target solution).
dotnetCLI available on yourPATH.jq(JSON processor) OR PowerShell (for version verification usingdotnet package search).
Core Rules
- NEVER directly edit
.csproj,.props, orDirectory.Packages.propsfiles to add or remove packages. Always usedotnet add packageanddotnet remove packagecommands. - DIRECT EDITING is ONLY permitted for changing versions of existing packages.
- VERSION UPDATES must follow the mandatory workflow:
- Verify the target version exists on NuGet.
- Determine if versions are managed per-project (
.csproj) or centrally (Directory.Packages.props). - Update the version string in the appropriate file.
- Immediately run
dotnet restoreto verify compatibility.
Workflows
Adding a Package
Use dotnet add [<PROJECT>] package <PACKAGE_NAME> [--version <VERSION>].
Example: dotnet add src/MyProject/MyProject.csproj package Newtonsoft.Json
Removing a Package
Use dotnet remove [<PROJECT>] package <PACKAGE_NAME>.
Example: dotnet remove src/MyProject/MyProject.csproj package Newtonsoft.Json
Updating Package Versions
When updating a version, follow these steps:
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Verify Version Existence: Check if the version exists using the
dotnet package searchcommand with exact match and JSON formatting. Usingjq: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:
- Search for
Directory.Packages.propsin the solution root. If present, versions should be managed there via<PackageVersion Include="Package.Name" Version="1.2.3" />. - If absent, check individual
.csprojfiles for<PackageReference Include="Package.Name" Version="1.2.3" />.
- Search for
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Apply Changes: Modify the identified file with the new version string.
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Verify Stability: Run
dotnet restoreon the project or solution. If errors occur, revert the change and investigate.
Examples
User: "Add Serilog to the WebApi project"
Action: Execute dotnet add src/WebApi/WebApi.csproj package Serilog.
User: "Update Newtonsoft.Json to 13.0.3 in the whole solution"
Action:
- Verify 13.0.3 exists:
dotnet package search Newtonsoft.Json --exact-match --format json(and parse output to confirm "13.0.3" is present). - Find where it's defined (e.g.,
Directory.Packages.props). - Edit the file to update the version.
- Run
dotnet restore.
FAQ
What does the nuget-manager skill do?
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.
How do I install nuget-manager?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill nuget-manager in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/nuget-manager/ (personal) or .claude/skills/nuget-manager/ (project).
Which AI agents can use nuget-manager?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is nuget-manager safe to install?
Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk flagged items to review; Runlayer flagged items to review; ZeroLeaks passed. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.
Who maintains nuget-manager?
It is published by github in github/awesome-copilot, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 14,394 recorded installs.
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