aspnet-core

Guide building, reviewing, refactoring, and architecting ASP.NET Core web applications.

24|3|Updated Jan 30, 2026
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Skill: aspnet-core
Source: https://github.com/VoDaiLocz/kilo-kit-mcp/tree/main/skills/engineering/aspnet-core
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/VoDaiLocz/kilo-kit-mcp --skill aspnet-core-vodailocz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenges of developing ASP.NET Core applications by providing comprehensive guidance, best practices, and efficient workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Application Modeling: Guidance on choosing the right application model (Blazor, Razor Pages, MVC, Minimal APIs, SignalR, gRPC).
  • Configuration and Middleware: Best practices for structuring Program.cs, services, configuration, middleware, routing, logging, and static assets.
  • Security and Identity: Implementing authentication, authorization, Identity, secrets, data protection, CORS, CSRF, and HTTPS.
  • Testing and Performance: Strategies for adding integration tests, browser tests, caching, compression, health checks, rate limits, and deployment concerns.
  • Versioning and Upgrades: Handling target frameworks, breaking changes, obsolete APIs, and migrations.
  • Use Case: A developer can use this Skill to build a new ASP.NET Core application from scratch, following the best practices and avoiding common pitfalls.

Quick Start

Use the aspnet-core skill to create a new ASP.NET Core application with the latest stable .NET and ASP.NET Core versions.

Frequently Asked Questions about aspnet-core

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure Program.cs and configure middleware for an ASP.NET Core web application?

To structure Program.cs and configure middleware in ASP.NET Core, you should follow best practices for setting up services, routing, logging, and static assets to ensure a maintainable application pipeline.

When do I need Minimal APIs versus MVC or Blazor for ASP.NET Core development?

You choose Minimal APIs, MVC, or Blazor in ASP.NET Core based on your application modeling requirements. Expert guidance helps compare Blazor, Razor Pages, Minimal APIs, SignalR, and gRPC to find the right fit.

How do I implement authentication, authorization, and CORS in ASP.NET Core?

Implementing authentication, authorization, and CORS in ASP.NET Core involves applying security best practices. This includes configuring Identity, managing secrets, setting up data protection, and enforcing HTTPS to secure your web application.

Do I need prior .NET web development experience to use this ASP.NET Core guidance?

Yes, you need prior .NET web development experience and familiarity with ASP.NET Core frameworks to effectively use this guidance. It provides expert best practices for building, reviewing, and refactoring applications rather than teaching basic concepts.

What's the best way to handle versioning and upgrades for obsolete ASP.NET Core APIs?

The best way to handle versioning and upgrades for obsolete ASP.NET Core APIs is to follow structured migration strategies. This involves managing target frameworks, addressing breaking changes, and executing safe migrations to newer .NET versions.

How do I add integration tests and performance caching to an ASP.NET Core application?

To add integration tests and performance caching to an ASP.NET Core application, apply targeted testing strategies and performance best practices. This includes configuring health checks, rate limits, compression, and browser tests for optimal deployment.