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msbuild-antipatterns

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Find and fix subtle build-file mistakes.

build configuration

What it does

Detects and fixes MSBuild anti-patterns in project and build files.

When to use it

Use when reviewing, auditing, linting, cleaning up, or troubleshooting MSBuild project and build files.

How to use it

Give it MSBuild project or build files; it scans them for anti-patterns and applies concrete fixes.

What you provide

  • Your files

Uses


Access · 2

This skill

Microsoft Learn Central Package Management page

Read

Reads NuGet package guidance

microsoft/msbuild FileUtilities.cs

Read

Reads MSBuild source code

What you need · 0

No setup requirements listed in the analysis.


About this skill

Visibility
Public
Repository
dotnet/skills
Created
Oct 8, 2026
Updated
Oct 8, 2026
Files
4