How do I install the dotnet mcp server?

This profile does not contain a verified copy-paste launch configuration. Follow the current project documentation to confirm the runtime, entry point, transport and authentication before registering it in your client.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `MCP_TEMPLATE_TOOL_PROFILE`, `MCP_TEMPLATE_HTTP_URL` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Dotnet MCP Server

Search, inspect, preview, and create .NET projects from dotnet new templates via AI agents.

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What is the Dotnet MCP Server?

Search, inspect, preview, and create .NET projects from dotnet new templates via AI agents.

What you get

An MCP server that lets AI agents work with dotnet new templates — search, inspect, preview, and create projects through natural conversation instead of memorizing CLI flags.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
template_search	Search locally and on NuGet.org — one call, ranked results
template_list	List what's installed, filter by language/type/classification
template_inspect	Parameters, constraints, post-actions — all in one shot
template_instantiate	Create a project. Not installed? Auto-resolves from NuGet. Elicits missing params interactively
template_dry_run	Preview files without touching disk
template_install	Install a package (idempotent — skips if already there)
template_uninstall	Remove a template package
templates_installed	Inventory of everything installed
template_from_intent	"web API with auth" → webapi + auth=Individual — no LLM needed
template_create_from_existing	Analyze a .csproj → generate a reusable template matching repo conventions
template_compose	Execute a sequence of templates (project + items) in one workflow
template_suggest_parameters	Suggest parameter values with rationale based on cross-parameter relationships
template_validate	Validate a local template directory for authoring issues before publishing
template_compare	Compare 2+ templates side by side — parameters, features, frameworks

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
MCP_TEMPLATE_TOOL_PROFILE	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
MCP_TEMPLATE_HTTP_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Dotnet to template search.”
“Use Dotnet to template list.”
“Use Dotnet to template inspect.”

Frequently asked questions

Search, inspect, preview, and create .NET projects from dotnet new templates via AI agents. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.