How do I install the Dotnet Sdk Align skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add nickcuypers/dotnet-sdk-align in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Dotnet Sdk Align skill do?

Align .NET SDK pinning (`global.json` + CI references) and validate restore/build/test impact in a gated workflow. It is listed under Productivity on SkillMD.

Is Dotnet Sdk Align safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. Capability flags: executes scripts. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Dotnet Sdk Align?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Dotnet Sdk Align free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Dotnet Sdk Align?

nickcuypers (@nickcuypers) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Dotnet Sdk Align by nickcuypers — Agent Skill

Name: Dotnet Sdk Align
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: nickcuypers

File contents

When to use / when NOT to use

Use to standardize SDK versions and avoid local/CI drift.
Do not use for package-version upgrades (use package workflow skill).

Preconditions (tools, versions, repo state)

dotnet CLI installed.
Repo contains .NET files (*.sln, *.csproj, or props files).
Clean git state before --execute.

Workflow (DISCOVER → PLAN → EXECUTE → VERIFY → REPORT)

DISCOVER: inspect SDK pinning and CI hints.
PLAN: define target SDK and expected impact.
EXECUTE: update/create global.json for target SDK.
VERIFY: run restore/build/test.
REPORT: summarize alignment status and remaining CI actions.

Exact commands and expected signals

skills/dotnet-sdk-align/scripts/run.sh --dry-run
skills/dotnet-sdk-align/scripts/run.sh --execute --sdk=8.0.204 --ci
skills/dotnet-sdk-align/scripts/run.sh --verify-only --ci

Success: global.json reflects target SDK (execute) and restore/build/test complete. Failure: missing dotnet, dirty tree, or omitted --sdk in execute mode.

If it fails (checklist)

Install required .NET SDK locally.
Verify SDK version exists (dotnet --list-sdks).
Reconcile CI image/toolset with selected SDK.

Final report template

Current vs target SDK.
Files touched (global.json, CI references).
Restore/build/test results.
CI changes needed.
Rollback command.

Frequently asked questions

Dotnet Sdk Align