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NETStandard.Library

NuGetv2.0.3

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.

Not recommended for new projects

No — NETStandard.Library should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 3047 days ago. Pulls in 84 transitive packages (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled). No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.

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

    No download data reported for this package yet.

  • FMaintenance: grade F, Failing.

    Last published 3047 days ago.

  • DWeight: grade D, Poor — a real concern.

    Pulls in 84 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).

  • FLicense: grade F, Failing.

    No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.

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 NETStandard.Library to a project.

44
Direct dependencies

Runtime packages this one declares itself.

84
Total installed

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

5
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 NETStandard.Library, not just its own. Check this before a legal review, not after.

Compatibility

.NET
No constraint declared

Dependencies

Declared by NETStandard.Library v2.0.3. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.

Runtime (44)

Microsoft.NETCore.Platforms [1.1.0, )Microsoft.Win32.Primitives [4.3.0, )System.AppContext [4.3.0, )System.Collections [4.3.0, )System.Collections.Concurrent [4.3.0, )System.Console [4.3.0, )System.Diagnostics.Debug [4.3.0, )System.Diagnostics.Tools [4.3.0, )System.Diagnostics.Tracing [4.3.0, )System.Globalization [4.3.0, )System.Globalization.Calendars [4.3.0, )System.IO [4.3.0, )System.IO.Compression [4.3.0, )System.IO.Compression.ZipFile [4.3.0, )System.IO.FileSystem [4.3.0, )System.IO.FileSystem.Primitives [4.3.0, )System.Linq [4.3.0, )System.Linq.Expressions [4.3.0, )System.Net.Http [4.3.2, )System.Net.Primitives [4.3.0, )System.Net.Sockets [4.3.0, )System.ObjectModel [4.3.0, )System.Reflection [4.3.0, )System.Reflection.Extensions [4.3.0, )System.Reflection.Primitives [4.3.0, )System.Resources.ResourceManager [4.3.0, )System.Runtime [4.3.0, )System.Runtime.Extensions [4.3.0, )System.Runtime.Handles [4.3.0, )System.Runtime.InteropServices [4.3.0, )System.Runtime.InteropServices.RuntimeInformation [4.3.0, )System.Runtime.Numerics [4.3.0, )System.Security.Cryptography.Algorithms [4.3.0, )System.Security.Cryptography.Encoding [4.3.0, )System.Security.Cryptography.Primitives [4.3.0, )System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates [4.3.0, )System.Text.Encoding [4.3.0, )System.Text.Encoding.Extensions [4.3.0, )System.Text.RegularExpressions [4.3.0, )System.Threading [4.3.0, )System.Threading.Tasks [4.3.0, )System.Threading.Timer [4.3.0, )System.Xml.ReaderWriter [4.3.0, )System.Xml.XDocument [4.3.0, )

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Relationship graph

Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of NETStandard.Library.

System.Runtime.In…Microsoft.Win32.P…System.AppContextSystem.ConsoleSystem.Globalizat…System.IO.Compres…System.IO.Compres…System.IO.FileSys…System.IO.FileSys…System.Net.HttpSystem.Net.SocketsSystem.Security.C…System.Security.C…System.Security.C…System.Security.C…System.Xml.Reader…System.CollectionsSystem.Diagnostic…System.Diagnostic…System.Globalizat…Newtonsoft.JsonMicrosoft.CSharpMicrosoft.Win32.R…System.ComponentM…Newtonsoft.Json.B…NETStandard.Libra…
NETStandard.Library dependencies dependents

Frequently installed together

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Microsoft.CSharpNuGet

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System.ComponentModel.TypeConverterNuGet

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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.

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System.Runtime.Serialization.FormattersNuGet

System.Runtime.Serialization.Formatters

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System.Dynamic.RuntimeNuGet

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System.ComponentModelNuGet

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Release history

No releases in the last two years, typically about 49 days apart.

Recent versions of NETStandard.Library
VersionPublishedLicense
2.0.3latest8 years ago—
2.0.28 years ago—
2.0.19 years ago—
2.0.09 years ago—
2.0.0-preview2-25401-019 years ago—
2.0.0-preview1-25301-019 years ago—
1.6.19 years ago—
1.6.1-preview1-24530-0410 years ago—
1.6.010 years ago—
1.5.0-rc2-2402710 years ago—

Overview

NETStandard.Library is an NuGet package that 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. It has 5 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 2.0.3.

Who should use it

Teams working in the NuGet ecosystem who need 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 and value a focused solution.

When not to use it

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

Pros

  • Actively published to the registry.

Cons

  • Large dependency tree (44 direct dependencies) increases install size and audit surface.
  • No license detected — review usage terms before adopting.

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Maintainers

Microsoft

Frequently asked questions

Should I use NETStandard.Library?

No — NETStandard.Library should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 3047 days ago. Pulls in 84 transitive packages (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled). No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.

How do I install NETStandard.Library?

Run `dotnet add package NETStandard.Library` to add NETStandard.Library to your NuGet project.

How many dependencies does NETStandard.Library have?

NETStandard.Library declares 44 direct dependencies and pulls in 84 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved.

What license is NETStandard.Library released under?

No license was detected in NETStandard.Library's metadata; review the repository before use.

How popular is NETStandard.Library?

NuGet does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 5 known packages depend on NETStandard.Library.

Is NETStandard.Library still maintained?

The most recent release of NETStandard.Library (v2.0.3) was published 8 years ago.