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System.Security.Principal

NuGetv4.3.0

Provides the base interfaces for principal and identity objects that represents the security context under which code is running. Commonly Used Types: System.Security.Principal.IPrincipal System.Security.Principal.IIdentity System.Security.Principal.TokenImpersonationLevel When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

Not recommended for new projects

No — System.Security.Principal 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.

  • AWeight: grade A, Excellent.

    Pulls in 3 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.Principal to a project.

1
Direct dependencies

Runtime packages this one declares itself.

3
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.

Licenses in the dependency tree

MIT

Every license you inherit by installing System.Security.Principal, not just its own. Check this before a legal review, not after.

Compatibility

.NET
No constraint declared

Dependencies

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

Used by

Popular packages that depend on System.Security.Principal.

Relationship graph

Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of System.Security.Principal.

System.RuntimeSystem.Security.P…System.Security.C…System.Security.P…
System.Security.Principal dependencies dependents

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Release history

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

Recent versions of System.Security.Principal
VersionPublishedLicense
4.3.0latest9 years ago
4.3.0-preview1-24530-0410 years ago
4.0.110 years ago
4.0.1-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.Security.Principal is an NuGet package that provides the base interfaces for principal and identity objects that represents the security context under which code is running. Commonly Used Types: System.Security.Principal.IPrincipal System.Security.Principal.IIdentity System.Security.Principal.TokenImpersonationLevel 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 base interfaces for principal and identity objects that represents the security context under which code is running. Commonly Used Types: System.Security.Principal.IPrincipal System.Security.Principal.IIdentity System.Security.Principal.TokenImpersonationLevel 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

  • Lean dependency tree (1 direct dependencies).

Cons

  • No license detected — review usage terms before adopting.

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Maintainers

Frequently asked questions

Should I use System.Security.Principal?

No — System.Security.Principal 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.Security.Principal?

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

How many dependencies does System.Security.Principal have?

System.Security.Principal declares 1 direct dependency and pulls in 3 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved.

What license is System.Security.Principal released under?

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

How popular is System.Security.Principal?

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

Is System.Security.Principal still maintained?

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