Where is NuGet in VS2017 Community?

Question

Just installed VS2017 Community edition -- I read some doc saying that NuGet is included -- but I don't see it and don't see how to add it. Should it appear basically as it did in VS2015?

Answer 1

I had the same issue. When I installed VS 2017, I only had Microsoft Visual Studio Offline Package. I can't remember how I figured it out, but I did. What you have to do is:

1. Open VS 2017.
2. Select Tools > NuGet Package Manager > Package Manager Settings.
3. In Options, select NuGet Package Manager > Package Sources.
4. Select + next to Available package sources.
5. Enter these values:
   • Name: nuget.org
   • Source: https://api.nuget.org/v3/index.json
6. Select OK.

Now, when you run Install Package commands, you'll get what you need.

NOTE: In the Package Manager Console, as your Package source, make sure you select All or nuget.org.

Answer 2

You have to find it in the installer, second tab - "Packages", under the subheading "Code Tools"

You can launch the installer from the Tools menu in VS, it should be the first option.

Answer 3

It was included as an option, NOT installed by default. To install NuGet: 1. Tools > Get Tools and Features... 2. Single Component > Code Tools 3. √ NuGet package manager 4. update. To find NuGet: - Project > Manage NuGet packages... - Tools > NuGet Package Manager

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