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dotnet-upgrade

Analyze .NET projects and plan upgrades to modern .NET versions.

1|Updated Feb 23, 2026
Search Tags:#ci/cd#dependency analysis#nuget#code modernization#framework migration#.net upgrade
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npx skills add https://github.com/Gabeujin/workspace-init-mcp --skill dotnet-upgrade-gabeujin
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Skill: dotnet-upgrade
Source: https://github.com/Gabeujin/workspace-init-mcp/tree/main/awesome/skills/dotnet-upgrade
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Gabeujin/workspace-init-mcp --skill dotnet-upgrade-gabeujin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive set of prompts to guide the analysis, planning, and execution of .NET framework upgrades, ensuring a smooth transition and minimizing potential issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project Assessment: Analyzes .NET projects to identify types, dependencies, and compatibility issues.
  • Upgrade Planning: Recommends upgrade order, strategies, and rollback checkpoints.
  • Code Modernization: Identifies code patterns needing updates and suggests replacements for deprecated APIs.
  • Dependency Management: Analyzes NuGet packages and handles transitive dependency conflicts.
  • CI/CD Integration: Updates build pipelines for new .NET versions.
  • Testing & Validation: Defines strategies for build validation, service integration, and deployment readiness.
  • Breaking Change Analysis: Detects API deprecations and suggests replacements.
  • Documentation: Guides on documenting changes and communicating with stakeholders.

Quick Start

Use the dotnet-upgrade skill to analyze the current .NET projects and recommend an upgrade strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions about dotnet-upgrade

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

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How do I plan a .NET framework migration to a modern version like .NET 8?▼

A .NET upgrade requires analyzing project dependencies, sequencing the migration, and updating deprecated APIs. This process ensures a smooth transition by identifying breaking changes and validating the build before moving to modern .NET versions.

How do I handle NuGet package and transitive dependency conflicts during a .NET upgrade?▼

Resolving NuGet package conflicts during a .NET upgrade involves analyzing dependencies to detect transitive conflicts. You manage these by updating package versions to ensure full compatibility with the new framework target.

What is the best way to identify deprecated APIs and breaking changes in .NET code modernization?▼

Identifying deprecated APIs during .NET code modernization requires a breaking change analysis that scans your codebase. This analysis detects obsolete API usage and suggests specific replacements to ensure compatibility with modern .NET versions.

Do I need to update my CI/CD pipelines when upgrading to a new .NET version?▼

Updating CI/CD pipelines is required when upgrading to a new .NET version. This ensures the build system supports the new SDK, validates the modernized code, and maintains deployment readiness throughout the migration process.

How do I validate testing and deployment readiness after a .NET framework migration?▼

Validating deployment readiness after a .NET migration involves defining strategies for build validation and service integration testing. You ensure stability by verifying that modernized code patterns and updated dependencies function correctly in the new environment.

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