NuGet Specification File
General Information
| Title | .NUSPEC File Extension |
| Extension | .nuspec |
| Full Form | NuGet Specification File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Package metadata |
| Additional Functions | Define dependencies, Version control |
| Features | XML structure, Human-readable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Package Management | Yes |
| Software Development | Yes |
| Dependency Specification | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Information disclosure |
| Best Practices | Validate XML, Secure package sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2010 |
| Latest Version | Variable (NuGet updates) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .csproj, .vbproj, .proj, .sln |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 NuGet CLI |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Visual Studio |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac |
 JetBrains Rider |
Paid, Free trial | Windows, Mac, Linux |