migrating-autofac-to-dotnet-di

Name: migrating-autofac-to-dotnet-di
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Author: Microsoft

Convert Autofac container registrations to ASP.NET Core's IServiceCollection.

19|2|Updated May 13, 2026

Search Tags:#dependency injection #asp.net core #autofac #migrating #di conversion

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npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/upgrade-agent-plugins --skill migrating-autofac-to-dotnet-di

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Skill: migrating-autofac-to-dotnet-di
Source: https://github.com/microsoft/upgrade-agent-plugins/tree/main/plugins/upgrade-agent/extenders/upgrade-dotnet/upgrade/skills/lazy/libraries/migrating-autofac-to-dotnet-di
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/upgrade-agent-plugins --skill migrating-autofac-to-dotnet-di

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the migration process from Autofac to ASP.NET Core's built-in Dependency Injection (DI), ensuring seamless integration and compatibility during application upgrades.

Core Features & Use Cases

Autofac to Core DI Conversion: Maps Autofac container registrations to ASP.NET Core's IServiceCollection.
Lifetime Scope Mapping: Translates Autofac lifetimes to their Core DI equivalents.
Use Case: When upgrading a .NET project that uses Autofac, this Skill helps in converting all container registrations, simplifying the transition to Core DI.

Quick Start

Run the skill to automatically convert all Autofac registrations in your project to ASP.NET Core's built-in DI.

Frequently Asked Questions about migrating-autofac-to-dotnet-di

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

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How do I migrate Autofac registrations to ASP.NET Core built-in dependency injection?▼

The built-in DI in ASP.NET Core handles dependency injection by converting Autofac container registrations into IServiceCollection, ensuring compatibility and mapping lifetime scopes to their Core DI equivalents during upgrades.

How does lifetime scope mapping work when converting from Autofac to Core DI?▼

Lifetime scope mapping during Autofac to Core DI conversion works by translating Autofac lifetime scopes into their equivalent ASP.NET Core dependency injection lifetimes within the IServiceCollection.

What is the best way to upgrade a .NET project using Autofac to built-in DI?▼

The best way to upgrade a .NET project using Autofac to built-in DI is running the Skill to automatically convert all Autofac container registrations, simplifying the transition to ASP.NET Core dependency injection.

Can I use this Autofac to Core DI conversion for ASP.NET Core application modernization?▼

Yes, you can use this Autofac to Core DI conversion for ASP.NET Core application modernization, as it ensures seamless integration and compatibility by transforming service registrations during .NET upgrades.

Does migrating Autofac to ASP.NET Core dependency injection handle all service registration transformations?▼

Migrating Autofac to ASP.NET Core dependency injection handles service registration transformations by converting container registrations to IServiceCollection and mapping lifetime scopes to ensure compatibility.