Paketilla

Paketilla is a software package manager for the .NET ecosystem. It aims to simplify the process of managing dependencies for .NET projects, offering a centralized and user-friendly approach to installing, updating, and removing libraries and tools. Paketilla supports both .NET Framework and .NET Core projects, ensuring compatibility across different versions of the .NET platform.

One of the key features of Paketilla is its use of a dependency file, typically named `paket.dependencies`. This file lists all the project's dependencies, their versions, and their sources. This declarative approach makes it easy to understand and manage project dependencies. Paketilla also supports different dependency management strategies, such as version pinning and group dependencies, allowing developers to tailor their dependency management to specific project needs.

Paketilla integrates with popular IDEs like Visual Studio and Rider, providing a seamless development experience. It can automatically detect and restore dependencies when a project is opened or built. Furthermore, Paketilla offers features like transitive dependency management, ensuring that all necessary dependencies are resolved, even those required by other dependencies. The tool is designed to be fast and efficient, aiming to reduce build times and improve developer productivity. Its open-source nature encourages community contributions and continuous improvement.