dotnet-complexity

Analyze .NET code complexity with Roslyn analyzers and code metrics.

466|35|Updated Mar 15, 2026
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Skill: dotnet-complexity
Source: https://github.com/managedcode/dotnet-skills/tree/main/skills/dotnet-complexity
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/managedcode/dotnet-skills --skill dotnet-complexity

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps identify and manage code complexity within .NET projects, ensuring maintainability and preventing technical debt.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Complexity Analysis: Detects overly complex methods, high class coupling, and low maintainability indices using built-in .NET analyzers.
  • Threshold Configuration: Sets and enforces maintainability and complexity thresholds in CI/CD pipelines.
  • Use Case: A development team wants to ensure new code adheres to maintainability standards before merging. This Skill can be used to automatically flag methods exceeding a cyclomatic complexity of 20.

Quick Start

Configure the .NET complexity analyzers to enforce a cyclomatic complexity threshold of 15 for all methods.

Frequently Asked Questions about dotnet-complexity

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

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How do I analyze .NET code complexity and maintainability issues?

You can analyze .NET code complexity by using built-in Roslyn analyzers and code metrics to identify overly complex methods, high class coupling, and low maintainability index scores. This detects maintainability issues before they become technical debt.

Can I enforce cyclomatic complexity thresholds in a .NET CI pipeline?

Yes, you can enforce cyclomatic complexity thresholds in CI pipelines by configuring rules via .editorconfig and CodeMetricsConfig.txt. This automatically flags methods exceeding your defined limits, such as a cyclomatic complexity of 20.

What is a maintainability index and how does it relate to code refactoring?

A maintainability index is a code metric used to measure software maintainability. Analyzing this metric helps identify code refactoring targets by flagging low scores and high class coupling in your .NET projects.

How do I configure .NET analyzers to flag methods exceeding a specific complexity limit?

You can configure .NET analyzers to flag complex methods by setting maintainability and complexity thresholds in an .editorconfig file. For example, you can enforce a cyclomatic complexity threshold of 15 for all methods.

Does this code analysis approach work without adding external dependencies to my project?

Yes, this code analysis approach works without external dependencies because it leverages built-in Roslyn analyzers and native .NET code metrics to evaluate class coupling and complexity directly.

Why should I monitor class coupling and complexity metrics in .NET projects?

Monitoring class coupling and complexity metrics in .NET projects prevents technical debt by ensuring new code adheres to maintainability standards before merging, keeping the software easy to manage and scale.