Client Tools for NuGet - including Visual Studio extensions, command line tools, and msbuild support. (Open issues on https://github.com/nuget/home/issues)
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +21 | +90 |
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| Forks gained | +4 | +15 | +38 |
NuGet.Client gained 21 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 822. It is about 12 years old and has averaged roughly 69 stars a year. It ranks #237 among C# repositories and #4,355 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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BEST RANK
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NuGet.Client has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
NuGet.Client is an open-source project written in C#: Client Tools for NuGet - including Visual Studio extensions, command line tools, and msbuild support. (Open issues on https://github.com/nuget/home/issues).
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in dotnet, hacktoberfest, nuget. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in C# for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/NuGet/NuGet.Client.git
cd NuGet.Client⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C# environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
NuGet.Client coordinates its core functionality through a modular C# pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Command-Line Automation
Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.
CI/CD Workflow Integration
Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.
Developer Environment Setup
Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.
Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration
Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.
🚀 Getting Started
Install NuGet.Client using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/NuGet/NuGet.Client.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for NuGet.Client.
Import NuGet.Client into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `NuGet.Client --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C#, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
NuGet/NuGet.Client is currently ranked #4,355 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #4,355 | NuGet/NuGet.Client This Project | C# | ★ 822 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does NuGet.Client do? +
Client Tools for NuGet - including Visual Studio extensions, command line tools, and msbuild support. (Open issues on https://github.com/nuget/home/issues)
What language is NuGet.Client written in? +
The primary language is C#. Topics include: dotnet, hacktoberfest, nuget, nuget-cli, nupkg.
Is NuGet.Client actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 20 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does NuGet.Client have? +
NuGet.Client has 822 stars and 762 forks on GitHub.
How does NuGet.Client rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 822 stars, NuGet/NuGet.Client is ranked #4,355 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #237 among C# projects.
What license is NuGet.Client distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
