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Microsoft.CSharp

NuGetv4.7.0

Provides support for compilation and code generation, including dynamic, using the C# language. Commonly Used Types: Microsoft.CSharp.RuntimeBinder.Binder Microsoft.CSharp.RuntimeBinder.RuntimeBinderException Microsoft.CSharp.RuntimeBinder.CSharpArgumentInfo Microsoft.CSharp.RuntimeBinder.CSharpArgumentInfoFlags Microsoft.CSharp.RuntimeBinder.CSharpBinderFlags When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

Not recommended for new projects

No — Microsoft.CSharp should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 2424 days ago. Pulls in 59 transitive packages (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled).

  • ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.

    No download data reported for this package yet.

  • FMaintenance: grade F, Failing.

    Last published 2424 days ago.

  • CWeight: grade C, Fair — worth a look.

    Pulls in 59 transitive packages (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled).

  • BSupply chain: grade B, Good.

    This package has a single maintainer (bus factor of 1).

  • ALicense: grade A, Excellent.

    MIT — permissive, with no copyleft found in the dependency tree.

Grades are computed deterministically from registry metadata collected by PackageGraph — downloads, dependents, publish dates, the resolved dependency tree, maintainer count, and declared licenses. No third-party scores are used.

Install cost

What you actually take on by adding Microsoft.CSharp to a project.

3
Direct dependencies

Runtime packages this one declares itself.

59
Total installed

Distinct packages in the full runtime tree, deduplicated the way a package manager would.

3
Tree depth

Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.

Part of this dependency tree has not been crawled yet, so these figures are a lower bound rather than a final total.

Licenses in the dependency tree

MIT

Every license you inherit by installing Microsoft.CSharp, not just its own. Check this before a legal review, not after.

Compatibility

.NET
No constraint declared

Dependencies

Declared by Microsoft.CSharp v4.7.0. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.

Used by

Popular packages that depend on Microsoft.CSharp.

Relationship graph

Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of Microsoft.CSharp.

Frequently installed together

NETStandard.LibraryNuGet

A set of standard .NET APIs that are prescribed to be used and supported together. 18a36291e48808fa7ef2d00a764ceb1ec95645a5 When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

0/wk7 dependents
System.ComponentModel.TypeConverterNuGet

Provides the System.ComponentModel.TypeConverter class, which represents a unified way of converting types of values to other types. Commonly Used Types: System.ComponentModel.TypeConverter System.ComponentModel.TypeConverterAttribute System.ComponentModel.PropertyDescriptor System.ComponentModel.StringConverter System.ComponentModel.ITypeDescriptorContext System.ComponentModel.EnumConverter System.ComponentModel.TypeDescriptor System.ComponentModel.Int32Converter System.ComponentModel.BooleanConverter System.ComponentModel.DoubleConverter When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

0/wk2 dependents
System.Runtime.Serialization.PrimitivesNuGet

Provides common types, including System.Runtime.Serialization.DataContractAttribute, for libraries that support data contract serialization. Commonly Used Types: System.Runtime.Serialization.StreamingContext System.Runtime.Serialization.OnDeserializingAttribute System.Runtime.Serialization.OnDeserializedAttribute System.Runtime.Serialization.OnSerializingAttribute System.Runtime.Serialization.OnSerializedAttribute System.Runtime.Serialization.EnumMemberAttribute System.Runtime.Serialization.DataMemberAttribute System.Runtime.Serialization.DataContractAttribute System.Runtime.Serialization.IgnoreDataMemberAttribute System.Runtime.Serialization.SerializationException When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

0/wk2 dependents
System.Runtime.Serialization.FormattersNuGet

System.Runtime.Serialization.Formatters

0/wk2 dependentsMIT
System.Xml.XmlDocumentNuGet

Provides an older in-memory Extensible Markup Language (XML) programming interface that enables you to modify XML documents. Developers should prefer the classes in the System.Xml.XDocument package. Commonly Used Types: System.Xml.XmlNode System.Xml.XmlElement System.Xml.XmlAttribute System.Xml.XmlDocument System.Xml.XmlDeclaration System.Xml.XmlText System.Xml.XmlComment System.Xml.XmlNodeList System.Xml.XmlWhitespace System.Xml.XmlCDataSection When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

0/wk2 dependents

Release history

No releases in the last two years, typically about 22 days apart.

Recent versions of Microsoft.CSharp
VersionPublishedLicense
4.7.0latest6 years agoMIT
4.7.0-preview3.19551.46 years agoMIT
4.7.0-preview2.19523.176 years agoMIT
4.7.0-preview1.19504.106 years agoMIT
4.6.06 years agoMIT
4.6.0-rc1.19456.46 years agoMIT
4.6.0-preview9.19421.46 years agoMIT
4.6.0-preview9.19416.116 years agoMIT
4.6.0-preview6.19264.96 years agoMIT
4.6.0-preview8.19405.37 years agoMIT
4.6.0-preview7.19362.97 years agoMIT
4.6.0-preview6.19303.87 years agoMIT
4.6.0-preview5.19224.87 years agoMIT
4.6.0-preview4.19212.137 years agoMIT
4.6.0-preview3.19128.77 years agoMIT

Overview

Microsoft.CSharp is an NuGet package that provides support for compilation and code generation, including dynamic, using the C# language. Commonly Used Types: Microsoft.CSharp.RuntimeBinder.Binder Microsoft.CSharp.RuntimeBinder.RuntimeBinderException Microsoft.CSharp.RuntimeBinder.CSharpArgumentInfo Microsoft.CSharp.RuntimeBinder.CSharpArgumentInfoFlags Microsoft.CSharp.RuntimeBinder.CSharpBinderFlags When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4. It has 2 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 4.7.0, released under the MIT license.

Who should use it

Teams working in the NuGet ecosystem who need provides support for compilation and code generation, including dynamic, using the C# language. Commonly Used Types: Microsoft.CSharp.RuntimeBinder.Binder Microsoft.CSharp.RuntimeBinder.RuntimeBinderException Microsoft.CSharp.RuntimeBinder.CSharpArgumentInfo Microsoft.CSharp.RuntimeBinder.CSharpArgumentInfoFlags Microsoft.CSharp.RuntimeBinder.CSharpBinderFlags When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4 and value a focused solution.

When not to use it

Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your NuGet stack.

Pros

  • Clear open-source license (MIT).
  • Lean dependency tree (3 direct dependencies).

Cons

  • No significant drawbacks detected from available metadata.

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Maintainers

Frequently asked questions

Should I use Microsoft.CSharp?

No — Microsoft.CSharp should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 2424 days ago. Pulls in 59 transitive packages (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled).

How do I install Microsoft.CSharp?

Run `dotnet add package Microsoft.CSharp` to add Microsoft.CSharp to your NuGet project.

How many dependencies does Microsoft.CSharp have?

Microsoft.CSharp declares 3 direct dependencies and pulls in 59 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved.

What license is Microsoft.CSharp released under?

Microsoft.CSharp is distributed under the MIT license.

How popular is Microsoft.CSharp?

NuGet does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 2 known packages depend on Microsoft.CSharp.

Is Microsoft.CSharp still maintained?

The most recent release of Microsoft.CSharp (v4.7.0) was published 6 years ago.