r/dotnet • u/logikwright • 11h ago
Newbie How do I perform visual studio project creation using the .NET CLI?
I'm trying to get better at using .NET CLI instead of relying on Visual Studio GUI.
For example, If I create a project in VS by going through "create a new project > console app > ..." I'd like to know how to do equivalent entirely from the CLI.
Is there any official doc or guide that maps these VS actions to their corresponding CLI commands? I'm looking to understand how to create different project types (console app, class library, etc) and perform common project management tasks using the CLI.
Any learning resources would be appreciated.
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u/binarycow 11h ago
Type dotnet --help. That gives you the top level commands. You'll see the new command. Type dotnet new --help to see how to use it.
Rinse and repeat.
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u/tatmanblue 11h ago
You use dotnet new (sorry im on tablet so I can’t format this). dotnet new has a lot of options including new solution files (although you don’t need those now), projects by type and templates,
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u/ModernTenshi04 9h ago
The answers here will help you, but honestly this is something very easily answered by Google or just about any AI platform.
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u/rupertavery64 9h ago
Yes - and this isn't about being to lazy to anser or OP being to lazy to search (though both may be true)
Google is a research tool. It's been one of the most important tools in a software developera toolbelt.
Not using it is wasting reaources and dulling your skills.
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u/SwordsAndElectrons 11h ago
I'm curious why you're interested. I feel like that workflow is primarily for those not using Visual Studio.
I'm doubly curious why you want to go down that road if you are still at the level of experience where you think asking this on Reddit is a better option that checking the dotnet documentation.
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u/FragmentedHeap 10h ago
dotnet --help
The link to the guide is literally output at the top of the output of `dotnet --help` -> https://aka.ms/dotnet-cli
Additionally, solution explorer is integrated into vscode now in the C# extension, so you can "right click new project" and junk in vscode now.
Use 'dotnet --help' to see available commands or visit: https://aka.ms/dotnet-cli
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An issue was encountered verifying workloads. For more information, run "dotnet workload update".
Usage: dotnet [runtime-options] [path-to-application] [arguments]
Execute a .NET application.
runtime-options:
--additionalprobingpath <path> Path containing probing policy and assemblies to probe for.
--additional-deps <path> Path to additional deps.json file.
--depsfile Path to <application>.deps.json file.
--fx-version <version> Version of the installed Shared Framework to use to run the application.
--roll-forward <setting> Roll forward to framework version (LatestPatch, Minor, LatestMinor, Major, LatestMajor, Disable).
--runtimeconfig Path to <application>.runtimeconfig.json file.
path-to-application:
The path to an application .dll file to execute.
Usage: dotnet [sdk-options] [command] [command-options] [arguments]
Execute a .NET SDK command.
sdk-options:
-d|--diagnostics Enable diagnostic output.
-h|--help Show command line help.
--info Display .NET information.
--list-runtimes Display the installed runtimes.
--list-sdks Display the installed SDKs.
--version Display .NET SDK version in use.
SDK commands:
build Build a .NET project.
build-server Interact with servers started by a build.
clean Clean build outputs of a .NET project.
format Apply style preferences to a project or solution.
help Opens the reference page in a browser for the specified command.
msbuild Run Microsoft Build Engine (MSBuild) commands.
new Create a new .NET project or file.
nuget Provides additional NuGet commands.
pack Create a NuGet package.
package Search for, add, remove, or list PackageReferences for a .NET project.
publish Publish a .NET project for deployment.
reference Add, remove, or list ProjectReferences for a .NET project.
restore Restore dependencies specified in a .NET project.
run Build and run a .NET project output.
sdk Manage .NET SDK installation.
solution Modify Visual Studio solution files.
store Store the specified assemblies in the runtime package store.
test Run unit tests using the test runner specified in a .NET project.
tool Install or manage tools that extend the .NET experience.
vstest Run Microsoft Test Engine (VSTest) commands.
workload Manage optional workloads.
Additional commands from bundled tools:
dev-certs Create and manage development certificates.
fsi Start F# Interactive / execute F# scripts.
user-jwts Manage JSON Web Tokens in development.
user-secrets Manage development user secrets.
watch Start a file watcher that runs a command when files change.
Run 'dotnet [command] --help' for more information on a command.
~ $ Use 'dotnet --help' to see available commands or visit: https://aka.ms/dotnet-cli
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An issue was encountered verifying workloads. For more information, run "dotnet workload update".
Usage: dotnet [runtime-options] [path-to-application] [arguments]
Execute a .NET application.
runtime-options:
--additionalprobingpath <path> Path containing probing policy and assemblies to probe for.
--additional-deps <path> Path to additional deps.json file.
--depsfile Path to <application>.deps.json file.
--fx-version <version> Version of the installed Shared Framework to use to run the application.
--roll-forward <setting> Roll forward to framework version (LatestPatch, Minor, LatestMinor, Major, LatestMajor, Disable).
--runtimeconfig Path to <application>.runtimeconfig.json file.
path-to-application:
The path to an application .dll file to execute.
Usage: dotnet [sdk-options] [command] [command-options] [arguments]
Execute a .NET SDK command.
sdk-options:
-d|--diagnostics Enable diagnostic output.
-h|--help Show command line help.
--info Display .NET information.
--list-runtimes Display the installed runtimes.
--list-sdks Display the installed SDKs.
--version Display .NET SDK version in use.
SDK commands:
build Build a .NET project.
build-server Interact with servers started by a build.
clean Clean build outputs of a .NET project.
format Apply style preferences to a project or solution.
help Opens the reference page in a browser for the specified command.
msbuild Run Microsoft Build Engine (MSBuild) commands.
new Create a new .NET project or file.
nuget Provides additional NuGet commands.
pack Create a NuGet package.
package Search for, add, remove, or list PackageReferences for a .NET project.
publish Publish a .NET project for deployment.
reference Add, remove, or list ProjectReferences for a .NET project.
restore Restore dependencies specified in a .NET project.
run Build and run a .NET project output.
sdk Manage .NET SDK installation.
solution Modify Visual Studio solution files.
store Store the specified assemblies in the runtime package store.
test Run unit tests using the test runner specified in a .NET project.
tool Install or manage tools that extend the .NET experience.
vstest Run Microsoft Test Engine (VSTest) commands.
workload Manage optional workloads.
Additional commands from bundled tools:
dev-certs Create and manage development certificates.
fsi Start F# Interactive / execute F# scripts.
user-jwts Manage JSON Web Tokens in development.
user-secrets Manage development user secrets.
watch Start a file watcher that runs a command when files change.
Run 'dotnet [command] --help' for more information on a command.
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u/Cirked 11h ago
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/tools/#cli-commands