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NuGet Configuration Management

Configure package sources and NuGet settings.

Configuration Files​

NuGet uses hierarchical configuration:

  • Machine-level: %ProgramFiles(x86)%\NuGet\Config
  • User-level: %AppData%\NuGet\NuGet.Config
  • Solution-level: nuget.config in solution directory

Managing Package Sources​

Adding a Source​

  1. Open NuGet Manager settings
  2. Click "Add Source"
  3. Enter name and URL
  4. Save configuration

Removing a Source​

  1. Open NuGet Manager settings
  2. Select the source
  3. Click "Remove"
  4. Confirm removal

Enabling/Disabling Sources​

Toggle sources on/off without removing them:

  1. Open NuGet Manager settings
  2. Use the checkbox next to each source
  3. Disabled sources won't be searched

Common Package Sources​

nuget.org (Default)​

https://api.nuget.org/v3/index.json

Azure Artifacts​

https://pkgs.dev.azure.com/{organization}/_packaging/{feed}/nuget/v3/index.json

Local Folders​

C:\LocalPackages

Configuration Options​

Key settings you can configure:

  • Default push source
  • Package sources
  • Credentials
  • Proxy settings
  • Cache locations

nuget.config Example​

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<configuration>
  <packageSources>
    <add key="nuget.org" value="https://api.nuget.org/v3/index.json" />
    <add key="MyPrivateFeed" value="https://my-feed.com/nuget" />
  </packageSources>
  <packageSourceCredentials>
    <MyPrivateFeed>
      <add key="Username" value="user" />
      <add key="ClearTextPassword" value="password" />
    </MyPrivateFeed>
  </packageSourceCredentials>
</configuration>

Best Practices​

  • Keep nuget.config in source control
  • Don't commit credentials
  • Use credential injection for security
  • Document custom feeds for team members

Troubleshooting​

Configuration Not Loading​

If configuration isn't applied:

  1. Check file location
  2. Verify XML syntax
  3. Restart VS Code
  4. Check for conflicts between config levels