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Install NuGet Packages in Visual Studio

NuGet packages a hugely important part of the .NET ecosystem. Learn how to get NuGet packages installed and running on your machine.

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Introduction

NuGet packages are pre-defined pieces of code which are reusable for other developers. You can add a NuGet package to your project and use it's functionality wherever you want in your project. We can also say that NuGet behaves like a platform, where developers can create and share code with the world. It contains code that's compiled as DLL which is nearly impossible to decrypt. 

Prerequisites

  • Visual Studio

Step 1: Create a Project

  • We can install NuGet packages in any .NET project which supports the same target framework as our project.
  • For this demo, I'm using a standard MVC Project.
    Install NuGet packages in Visual StudioInstall NuGet packages in Visual Studio

Step 2: Open the NuGet Package Manager

Now, there are two options for opening the Nuget Package Manager window.

  1. Select Tools > Nuget Package Manager > Manage Nuget Packages for Solution.      

Install NuGet packages in Visual Studio

2. Go to your Solution Explorer, right-click on References, and choose Manage NuGet Packages.

Install NuGet packages in Visual Studio

Step 3: Search and Install Your Required NuGet Package

Install NuGet packages in Visual Studio

  • In this window, you can search for, install, uninstall and update any Nuget Package. You can also see a full list of your installed NuGet packages.
  • Once you click on the Install button and click on 'I Agree' in the permissions pop-up window, then that particular package will be installed/added to your project.
  • Here, I am installing the EntityFramwork Nuget Package.

Once the package is installed successfully, this message will be displayed.

Install NuGet packages in Visual Studio Here, You can see your installed project. Go to Solution Explorer > Reference, and expand it.

Install NuGet packages in Visual StudioNow you can access that package/code from your project.  

Note: You can also install NuGet packages for multiple projects at the same time and in the same place.

Installing NuGet Using the Package Manager Console

Step 1: Select Tools > NuGet Package Manager > Package Manager Console

Install NuGet packages in Visual Studio It will open the console at the bottom of the window. 

Step 2: Select Your Project and Execute the Below Command to Install the Package

Install NuGet packages in Visual StudioIf your command is valid, then the package will be installed in your project.

NuGet Package manager

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