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Browsing NuGet Packages

Search and discover packages from nuget.org and private feeds.

Opening the Browse Tab​

  1. Open the NuGet Package Manager
  2. Click the Browse tab at the top
  3. The browse interface will display popular and recently updated packages

Searching for Packages​

  1. Enter a package name or keyword in the search box
  2. Press Enter or click the search icon
  3. Results will appear below the search box

Search Tips​

  • Exact names: Search for Newtonsoft.Json to find a specific package
  • Keywords: Search for logging to find all logging-related packages
  • Partial names: Type part of a name like entity to find Entity Framework packages

Viewing Package Details​

Click on any package in the search results to view:

  • Description: What the package does
  • Version: Available versions
  • Downloads: Total download count
  • Authors: Package creators
  • License: License information
  • Project URL: Link to project website
  • Dependencies: Required packages

Package Versions​

Viewing Available Versions​

  1. Select a package from the search results
  2. Click the version dropdown
  3. All available versions are listed (newest first)

Version Types​

  • Stable versions: Production-ready releases (e.g., 1.0.0)
  • Pre-release versions: Beta/alpha releases (e.g., 1.0.0-beta)
  • Legacy versions: Older releases

Include Pre-release​

Toggle "Include prerelease" to show or hide pre-release versions.

Package Information​

Understanding Package Metadata​

Download Count: Indicates popularity and community trust

Last Updated: Shows how actively maintained the package is

Compatible Frameworks: Lists which .NET versions are supported

Dependencies: Shows required packages that will be installed

Package Sources​

Configuring Sources​

The browser searches configured package sources:

  1. nuget.org (default)
  2. Custom private feeds
  3. Local package folders

To manage sources, see NuGet Configuration.

Troubleshooting​

No Search Results​

If you get no results:

  1. Check your internet connection
  2. Verify package source is accessible
  3. Try searching with different keywords
  4. Check if the source URL is correct

Package Not Found​

If a specific package doesn't appear:

  1. Verify the package exists on nuget.org
  2. Check if you're using the correct source
  3. Ensure pre-release is enabled if needed
  4. Verify the package supports your target framework