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dotnet-upgrade
Ready-to-use prompts for comprehensive .NET framework upgrade analysis and execution
Why this skill is useful
Adds multiple executable prompts for analyzing and executing .NET framework upgrades that aren't covered in public documentation.
What it needs
About 3k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 37,534 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Project Discovery & Assessment name: "Project Classification Analysis" prompt: "Identify all projects in the solution and classify them by type (.NET Framework, .NET Core, .NET Standard). Analyze each .csproj for its current TargetFramework and SDK usage." name: "Dependency Compatibility Review" prompt: "Review external and internal dependencies for framework compatibility. Determine the upgrade complexity based on dependency graph depth." name: "Legacy Package Detection" prompt: "Identify legacy packages.config projects needing migration to PackageReference format." Upgrade Strategy & Sequencing name: "Project Upgrade Ordering" prompt: "Recommend a project upgrade order from least to most dependent components. Suggest how to isolate class library upgrades before API or Azure Function migrations." name: "Incremental Strategy Planning" prompt: "Propose an incremental upgrade strategy with rollback checkpoints. Evaluate the use of Upgrade Assistant or manual upgrades based on project structure." name: "Progress Tracking Setup" prompt: "Generate an upgrade checklist for tracking build, test, and deployment readiness across all projects." Framework Targeting & Code Adjustments name: "Target Framework Selection" prompt: "Suggest the correct TargetFramework for each project (e.g., net8.0). Review and update deprecated SDK or build configurations." name: "Code Modernization Analysis" prompt: "Identify code patterns needing modernization (e.g., WebHostBuilder → HostBuilder). Suggest replacements for deprecated .NET APIs and third-party libraries." name: "Async Pattern Conversion" prompt: "Recommend conversion of synchronous calls to async where appropriate for improved performance and scalability." NuGet & Dependency Management name: "Package Compatibility Analysis" prompt: "Analyze outdated or incompatible NuGet packages and suggest compatible versions. …
How to use it
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@skills github/dotnet-upgrade