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System.Reflection

NuGetv4.3.0

Provides types that retrieve information about assemblies, modules, members, parameters, and other entities in managed code by examining their metadata. These types also can be used to manipulate instances of loaded types, for example to hook up events or to invoke methods. Commonly Used Types: System.Reflection.MethodInfo System.Reflection.PropertyInfo System.Reflection.ParameterInfo System.Reflection.FieldInfo System.Reflection.ConstructorInfo System.Reflection.Assembly System.Reflection.MemberInfo System.Reflection.EventInfo System.Reflection.Module When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

Not recommended for new projects

No — System.Reflection should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 3537 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 3537 days ago.

  • BWeight: grade B, Good.

    Pulls in 6 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.

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Install cost

What you actually take on by adding System.Reflection to a project.

5
Direct dependencies

Runtime packages this one declares itself.

6
Total installed

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

2
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.

Compatibility

.NET
No constraint declared

Dependencies

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

Runtime (5)

Microsoft.NETCore.Platforms [1.1.0, )Microsoft.NETCore.Targets [1.1.0, )System.IO [4.3.0, )System.Reflection.Primitives [4.3.0, )System.Runtime [4.3.0, )

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Release history

No releases in the last two years, typically about 35 days apart.

Recent versions of System.Reflection
VersionPublishedLicense
4.3.0latest9 years ago
4.3.0-preview1-24530-049 years ago
4.1.010 years ago
4.1.0-rc2-2402710 years ago
4.1.0-beta-2351610 years ago
4.1.0-beta-2340910 years ago
4.1.0-beta-2322511 years ago
4.0.011 years ago
4.0.1011 years ago
4.0.10-beta-2310911 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2310911 years ago
4.0.10-beta-2301911 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2301911 years ago
4.0.10-beta-2281611 years ago
4.0.10-beta-2260511 years ago

Overview

System.Reflection is an NuGet package that provides types that retrieve information about assemblies, modules, members, parameters, and other entities in managed code by examining their metadata. These types also can be used to manipulate instances of loaded types, for example to hook up events or to invoke methods. Commonly Used Types: System.Reflection.MethodInfo System.Reflection.PropertyInfo System.Reflection.ParameterInfo System.Reflection.FieldInfo System.Reflection.ConstructorInfo System.Reflection.Assembly System.Reflection.MemberInfo System.Reflection.EventInfo System.Reflection.Module When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4. It has 20 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 types that retrieve information about assemblies, modules, members, parameters, and other entities in managed code by examining their metadata. These types also can be used to manipulate instances of loaded types, for example to hook up events or to invoke methods. Commonly Used Types: System.Reflection.MethodInfo System.Reflection.PropertyInfo System.Reflection.ParameterInfo System.Reflection.FieldInfo System.Reflection.ConstructorInfo System.Reflection.Assembly System.Reflection.MemberInfo System.Reflection.EventInfo System.Reflection.Module 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.Reflection?

No — System.Reflection should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 3537 days ago. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.

How do I install System.Reflection?

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

How many dependencies does System.Reflection have?

System.Reflection declares 5 direct dependencies and pulls in 6 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved.

What license is System.Reflection released under?

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

How popular is System.Reflection?

NuGet does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 20 known packages depend on System.Reflection.

Is System.Reflection still maintained?

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