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