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System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates

NuGetv4.3.2

Provides types for reading, exporting and verifying Authenticode X.509 v3 certificates. These certificates are signed with a private key that uniquely and positively identifies the holder of the certificate. Commonly Used Types: System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509Certificate2 System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509Certificate System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509ContentType System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.StoreLocation System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.StoreName System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509FindType System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509ChainStatus System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509Certificate2Collection System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509EnhancedKeyUsageExtension System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509Chain When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

Not recommended for new projects

No — System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 3173 days ago. Pulls in 29 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 3173 days ago.

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

    Pulls in 29 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.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates to a project.

25
Direct dependencies

Runtime packages this one declares itself.

29
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.

Compatibility

.NET
No constraint declared

Dependencies

Declared by System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates v4.3.2. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.

Used by

Popular packages that depend on System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.

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Release history

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

Recent versions of System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates
VersionPublishedLicense
4.3.2latest8 years ago
4.1.28 years ago
4.3.18 years ago
4.1.18 years ago
4.3.09 years ago
4.3.0-preview1-24530-049 years ago
4.1.010 years ago
4.1.0-rc2-2402710 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2351610 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2340910 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2322511 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2312311 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2310911 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2301911 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2281611 years ago

Overview

System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates is an NuGet package that provides types for reading, exporting and verifying Authenticode X.509 v3 certificates. These certificates are signed with a private key that uniquely and positively identifies the holder of the certificate. Commonly Used Types: System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509Certificate2 System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509Certificate System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509ContentType System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.StoreLocation System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.StoreName System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509FindType System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509ChainStatus System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509Certificate2Collection System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509EnhancedKeyUsageExtension System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509Chain When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4. It has 4 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 4.3.2.

Who should use it

Teams working in the NuGet ecosystem who need provides types for reading, exporting and verifying Authenticode X.509 v3 certificates. These certificates are signed with a private key that uniquely and positively identifies the holder of the certificate. Commonly Used Types: System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509Certificate2 System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509Certificate System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509ContentType System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.StoreLocation System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.StoreName System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509FindType System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509ChainStatus System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509Certificate2Collection System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509EnhancedKeyUsageExtension System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509Chain 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 (25 direct dependencies) increases install size and audit surface.
  • No license detected — review usage terms before adopting.

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Maintainers

Frequently asked questions

Should I use System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates?

No — System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 3173 days ago. Pulls in 29 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 System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates?

Run `dotnet add package System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates` to add System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates to your NuGet project.

How many dependencies does System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates have?

System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates declares 25 direct dependencies and pulls in 29 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved.

What license is System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates released under?

No license was detected in System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates's metadata; review the repository before use.

How popular is System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates?

NuGet does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 4 known packages depend on System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.

Is System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates still maintained?

The most recent release of System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates (v4.3.2) was published 8 years ago.