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System.AppContext

NuGetv4.3.0

Provides the System.AppContext class, which allows access to the BaseDirectory property and other application specific data. Commonly Used Types: System.AppContext When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

Not recommended for new projects

No — System.AppContext should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 3585 days ago. 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 3585 days ago.

  • BWeight: grade B, Good.

    Pulls in 12 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 System.AppContext to a project.

4
Direct dependencies

Runtime packages this one declares itself.

12
Total installed

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

4
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 System.AppContext, not just its own. Check this before a legal review, not after.

Compatibility

.NET
No constraint declared

Dependencies

Declared by System.AppContext v4.3.0. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.

Used by

Popular packages that depend on System.AppContext.

Relationship graph

Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of System.AppContext.

Frequently installed together

System.Runtime.InteropServicesNuGet

Provides types that support COM interop and platform invoke services. Commonly Used Types: System.Runtime.InteropServices.GCHandle System.Runtime.InteropServices.GuidAttribute System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException System.DllNotFoundException System.Runtime.InteropServices.DllImportAttribute When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

0/wk16 dependents
System.CollectionsNuGet

Provides classes that define generic collections, which allow developers to create strongly typed collections that provide better type safety and performance than non-generic strongly typed collections. Commonly Used Types: System.Collections.Generic.List<T> System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary<TKey, TValue> System.Collections.Generic.Queue<T> System.Collections.Generic.Stack<T> System.Collections.Generic.HashSet<T> System.Collections.Generic.LinkedList<T> System.Collections.Generic.EqualityComparer<T> System.Collections.Generic.Comparer<T> System.Collections.Generic.SortedDictionary<TKey, TValue> When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

0/wk21 dependents
System.IONuGet

Provides base input and output (I/O) types, including System.IO.Stream, System.IO.StreamReader and System.IO.StreamWriter, that allow reading and writing to data streams Commonly Used Types: System.IO.Stream System.IO.EndOfStreamException System.IO.MemoryStream System.IO.StreamReader System.IO.StreamWriter System.IO.StringWriter System.IO.TextWriter System.IO.TextReader When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

0/wk22 dependents
System.Runtime.InteropServices.RuntimeInformationNuGet

Provides APIs to query about runtime and OS information. Commonly Used Types: System.Runtime.InteropServices.RuntimeInformation System.Runtime.InteropServices.OSPlatform When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

0/wk2 dependents
System.Runtime.ExtensionsNuGet

Provides commonly-used classes for performing mathematical functions, conversions, string comparisons and querying environment information. Commonly Used Types: System.Math System.Environment System.Random System.Progress<T> System.Convert System.Diagnostics.Stopwatch System.Runtime.Versioning.FrameworkName System.StringComparer System.IO.Path When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

0/wk28 dependents
System.IO.FileSystemNuGet

Provides types that allow reading and writing to files and types that provide basic file and directory support. Commonly Used Types: System.IO.FileStream System.IO.FileInfo System.IO.DirectoryInfo System.IO.FileSystemInfo System.IO.File System.IO.Directory System.IO.SearchOption System.IO.FileOptions When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

0/wk6 dependents
System.IO.CompressionNuGet

Provides classes that support the compression and decompression of streams. Commonly Used Types: System.IO.Compression.DeflateStream System.IO.Compression.GZipStream System.IO.Compression.CompressionMode System.IO.Compression.CompressionLevel System.IO.Compression.ZipArchiveEntry System.IO.Compression.ZipArchive System.IO.Compression.ZipArchiveMode When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

0/wk3 dependents
System.Security.Cryptography.AlgorithmsNuGet

Provides base types for cryptographic algorithms, including hashing, encryption, and signing operations. Commonly Used Types: System.Security.Cryptography.Aes System.Security.Cryptography.RSA System.Security.Cryptography.RSAParameters System.Security.Cryptography.HMACSHA1 System.Security.Cryptography.SHA256 System.Security.Cryptography.SHA1 System.Security.Cryptography.SHA512 System.Security.Cryptography.SHA384 System.Security.Cryptography.HMACSHA256 System.Security.Cryptography.MD5 System.Security.Cryptography.HMACSHA384 System.Security.Cryptography.HMACSHA512 When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

0/wk6 dependents
System.Globalization.CalendarsNuGet

Provides classes for performing date calculations using specific calendars, including the Gregorian, Julian, Hijri and Korean calendars. Commonly Used Types: System.Globalization.HijriCalendar System.Globalization.GregorianCalendar System.Globalization.HebrewCalendar System.Globalization.KoreanCalendar System.Globalization.ThaiBuddhistCalendar System.Globalization.TaiwanCalendar System.Globalization.JapaneseCalendar System.Globalization.GregorianCalendarTypes System.Globalization.PersianCalendar System.Globalization.UmAlQuraCalendar When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

0/wk2 dependents
System.Net.SocketsNuGet

Provides classes such as Socket, TcpClient and UdpClient, which enable developers to send and receive data over the network. Commonly Used Types: System.Net.Sockets.Socket System.Net.Sockets.SocketAsyncEventArgs System.Net.Sockets.LingerOption System.Net.Sockets.SocketAsyncOperation System.Net.Sockets.ProtocolType System.Net.Sockets.NetworkStream System.Net.Sockets.TcpClient System.Net.Sockets.SocketType System.Net.Sockets.UdpClient System.Net.Sockets.SocketShutdown When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

0/wk1 dependents
System.IO.FileSystem.PrimitivesNuGet

Provides common enumerations and exceptions for path-based I/O libraries. Commonly Used Types: System.IO.DirectoryNotFoundException System.IO.FileAccess System.IO.FileLoadException System.IO.PathTooLongException System.IO.FileMode System.IO.FileShare System.IO.FileAttributes When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

0/wk5 dependents
System.ConsoleNuGet

Provides the System.Console class, which represents the standard input, output and error streams for console applications. Commonly Used Types: System.Console System.ConsoleColor When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

0/wk1 dependents

Release history

No releases in the last two years, typically about 42 days apart.

Recent versions of System.AppContext
VersionPublishedLicense
4.3.0latest9 years ago
4.3.0-preview1-24530-0410 years ago
4.1.010 years ago
4.1.0-rc2-2402710 years ago
4.0.1-beta-2351610 years ago
4.0.1-beta-2340911 years ago
4.0.1-beta-2322511 years ago
4.0.011 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2310911 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2301911 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2281611 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2260511 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2241611 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2223112 years ago

Overview

System.AppContext is an NuGet package that provides the System.AppContext class, which allows access to the BaseDirectory property and other application specific data. Commonly Used Types: System.AppContext 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 4.3.0.

Who should use it

Teams working in the NuGet ecosystem who need provides the System.AppContext class, which allows access to the BaseDirectory property and other application specific data. Commonly Used Types: System.AppContext 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

  • Actively published to the registry.

Cons

  • No license detected — review usage terms before adopting.

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Maintainers

Frequently asked questions

Should I use System.AppContext?

No — System.AppContext should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 3585 days ago. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.

How do I install System.AppContext?

Run `dotnet add package System.AppContext` to add System.AppContext to your NuGet project.

How many dependencies does System.AppContext have?

System.AppContext declares 4 direct dependencies and pulls in 12 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved.

What license is System.AppContext released under?

No license was detected in System.AppContext's metadata; review the repository before use.

How popular is System.AppContext?

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

Is System.AppContext still maintained?

The most recent release of System.AppContext (v4.3.0) was published 9 years ago.