- name
- dotnet-build
- version
- 0.2.0
- kind
- cli
- description
- Build .NET solution/projects using dotnet CLI. Use when task involves compiling, restoring dependencies, or building artifacts.
- inputs
- target
- [solution, project, all]
- configuration
- [Debug, Release]
- project_path
- string
- contracts
- success
- Build completes with zero errors; artifacts in bin/
- failure
- Non-zero exit code or compilation errors
.NET Build Skill (Entry Map)
Goal: Guide agent to the exact build procedure needed.
Quick Start (Pick One)
- Build entire solution →
references/build-solution.md - Restore dependencies only →
references/restore-deps.md
When to Use
- Compile .NET code (
.csproj,.slnfiles) - Restore NuGet packages and dependencies
- Build Debug/Release configurations
- Generate build artifacts (binaries, assemblies)
NOT for: tests (dotnet-test), formatting (code-format), or analysis (code-analyze)
Inputs & Outputs
Inputs: target (solution/project/all), configuration (Debug/Release), project_path (default: ./dotnet/PigeonPea.sln)
Outputs: artifact_path (bin/ directory), build_log, exit code (0=success)
Guardrails: Operate in ./dotnet only, never commit bin/obj/, idempotent builds
Navigation
1. Build Entire Solution → references/build-solution.md
- First build after cloning, building before tests, creating release artifacts
2. Restore Dependencies Only → references/restore-deps.md
- Setup dev environment, fix missing packages, troubleshoot NuGet
Common Patterns
Quick Build (Debug)
cd ./dotnet
dotnet build PigeonPea.slnQuick Build (Release)
cd ./dotnet
dotnet build PigeonPea.sln --configuration ReleaseRestore then Build
cd ./dotnet
dotnet restore PigeonPea.sln
dotnet build PigeonPea.sln --no-restoreClean and Rebuild
cd ./dotnet
dotnet clean PigeonPea.sln
dotnet build PigeonPea.slnBuild Specific Project
cd ./dotnet
dotnet build console-app/PigeonPea.Console.csprojVerbose Build for Debugging
cd ./dotnet
dotnet build PigeonPea.sln --verbosity detailedTroubleshooting
Build fails: Check error messages. See references/build-solution.md for detailed error handling.
Missing dependencies: Run dotnet restore. See references/restore-deps.md.
NU1301 (service index): NuGet unreachable. Check references/restore-deps.md.
Slow builds: Use --no-restore, -m (parallel), or /p:RunAnalyzers=false. See references/build-solution.md.
Stale artifacts: Run dotnet clean then rebuild.
Success Indicators
Build succeeded.
0 Warning(s)
0 Error(s)Artifacts in: ./dotnet/{ProjectName}/bin/{Configuration}/net9.0/
Integration
After build: dotnet-test (tests), code-analyze (static analysis) Before build: code-format (style fixes)
Related
./dotnet/README.md- Project structure./dotnet/ARCHITECTURE.md- Architecture.pre-commit-config.yaml- Pre-commit hooks