How do I install the .net mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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.NET MCP Server

AI assistant access to .NET SDK for projects, packages, building, testing, and development tools.

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What is the .NET MCP Server?

AI assistant access to .NET SDK for projects, packages, building, testing, and development tools.

What the server does

Give your AI assistant superpowers for .NET development! This MCP server connects GitHub Copilot, Claude, and other AI assistants directly to the .NET SDK, enabling them to create projects, manage packages, run builds, and more—all through natural language.

The .NET MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects AI assistants to the .NET SDK using the Model Context Protocol. Think of it as giving your AI assistant a direct line to dotnet commands, but with intelligence and context.

Credentials and setup notes

For Quick Install: .NET 10 SDK - For Manual Install: .NET 10 SDK - Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio 2022 (v17.13+), or Claude Desktop

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How to install the .NET MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dotnet": {
      "command": "dnx",
      "args": ["Community.Mcp.DotNet@1.*", "--yes"]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

For Quick Install: .NET 10 SDK - For Manual Install: .NET 10 SDK - Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio 2022 (v17.13+), or Claude Desktop

Example prompts to try

“Use .NET to Requirements.”

Frequently asked questions

AI assistant access to .NET SDK for projects, packages, building, testing, and development tools. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.