### Example SDK-style Project File

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/modernize-dotnet/wiki/Upgrade-a-WPF-App-to-.NET-5-with-the-.NET-Upgrade-Assistant

Displays the structure of a modernized .NET project file after the upgrade-assistant has completed its migration. This includes the updated TargetFramework, output type, and necessary PackageReferences.

```xml
<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
  <PropertyGroup>
    <TargetFramework>net5.0-windows</TargetFramework>
    <OutputType>WinExe</OutputType>
    <GenerateAssemblyInfo>false</GenerateAssemblyInfo>
    <UseWPF>true</UseWPF>
  </PropertyGroup>
  <ItemGroup>
    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.CSharp" Version="4.7.0" />
    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.DotNet.UpgradeAssistant.Extensions.Default.Analyzers" Version="0.2.211942">
      <PrivateAssets>all</PrivateAssets>
    </PackageReference>
    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Windows.Compatibility" Version="5.0.2" />
  </ItemGroup>
</Project>
```

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### Run .NET Upgrade Assistant Command

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/modernize-dotnet/wiki/Upgrade-a-Windows-Forms-App-to-.NET-5-with-the-.NET-Upgrade-Assistant

Execute the upgrade-assistant command in the terminal, specifying the target project file. This initiates the modernization process, guiding the user through various migration steps.

```console
upgrade-assistant .\WinformsTest.csproj
```

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### Install try-convert Tool

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/modernize-dotnet/wiki/Overview-of-the-.NET-Upgrade-Assistant

Installs the try-convert tool globally, which is a dependency for the .NET Upgrade Assistant. This tool is used for converting project files to the new SDK style.

```bash
dotnet tool install -g try-convert
```

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### Run .NET Upgrade Assistant via CLI

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/modernize-dotnet/wiki/Upgrade-a-WPF-App-to-.NET-5-with-the-.NET-Upgrade-Assistant

Executes the upgrade-assistant tool against a specific project file. The command initiates an interactive migration process that guides the user through backup, conversion, and dependency updates.

```console
upgrade-assistant .\WpfTest.csproj
```

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### Install .NET Upgrade Assistant

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/modernize-dotnet/wiki/Overview-of-the-.NET-Upgrade-Assistant

Installs the .NET Upgrade Assistant as a global .NET CLI tool. This command fetches the tool from a specific Azure DevOps feed.

```bash
dotnet tool install -g upgrade-assistant --add-source https://pkgs.dev.azure.com/dnceng/public/_packaging/dotnet-tools/nuget/v3/index.json
```

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### Example Modernized .NET Project File (XML)

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/modernize-dotnet/wiki/Upgrade-a-Windows-Forms-App-to-.NET-5-with-the-.NET-Upgrade-Assistant

This XML snippet shows the structure of a .NET project file after being modernized by the .NET Upgrade Assistant. It includes updated Target Framework Moniker (TFM), NuGet package references, and configuration for Windows Forms applications.

```xml
<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
  <PropertyGroup>
    <TargetFramework>net5.0-windows</TargetFramework>
    <OutputType>WinExe</OutputType>
    <GenerateAssemblyInfo>false</GenerateAssemblyInfo>
    <UseWindowsForms>true</UseWindowsForms>
  </PropertyGroup>
  <ItemGroup>
    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.CSharp" Version="4.7.0" />
    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.DotNet.UpgradeAssistant.Extensions.Default.Analyzers" Version="0.2.211730">
      <PrivateAssets>all</PrivateAssets>
    </PackageReference>
    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Windows.Compatibility" Version="5.0.2" />
  </ItemGroup>
</Project>
```

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### Update try-convert Tool

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/modernize-dotnet/wiki/Overview-of-the-.NET-Upgrade-Assistant

Updates the globally installed try-convert tool to the latest version. This is important as the .NET Upgrade Assistant depends on a specific minimum version of try-convert.

```bash
dotnet tool update -g try-convert
```

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### Update .NET Upgrade Assistant

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/modernize-dotnet/wiki/Overview-of-the-.NET-Upgrade-Assistant

Updates the globally installed .NET Upgrade Assistant tool. This command is used to ensure you have the latest version of the upgrade tool, which is under active development.

```bash
dotnet tool update -g upgrade-assistant --add-source https://pkgs.dev.azure.com/dnceng/public/_packaging/dotnet-tools/nuget/v3/index.json
```

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### Run .NET Upgrade Assistant

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/modernize-dotnet/wiki/Upgrade-an-ASP.NET-MVC-App-to-.NET-5-with-the-.NET-Upgrade-Assistant

Execute the upgrade-assistant command in the terminal, specifying the target project file. This initiates the modernization process, presenting a series of steps for the user to review and apply.

```console
upgrade-assistant .\AspNetMvcTest.csproj
```

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### Review Static File References in Project File

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/modernize-dotnet/wiki/Upgrade-an-ASP.NET-MVC-App-to-.NET-5-with-the-.NET-Upgrade-Assistant

After the upgrade process, examine the project file for static file references. These may include assets like fonts and CSS maps that need to be managed or updated.

```xml
<ItemGroup>
    <Content Include="fonts\glyphicons-halflings-regular.woff2" />
    <Content Include="fonts\glyphicons-halflings-regular.woff" />
    <Content Include="fonts\glyphicons-halflings-regular.ttf" />
    <Content Include="fonts\glyphicons-halflings-regular.eot" />
    <Content Include="Content\bootstrap.min.css.map" />
    <Content Include="Content\bootstrap.css.map" />
    <Content Include="Content\bootstrap-theme.min.css.map" />
    <Content Include="Content\bootstrap-theme.css.map" />
    <Content Include="Scripts\jquery-3.4.1.slim.min.map" />
    <Content Include="Scripts\jquery-3.4.1.min.map" />
  </ItemGroup>
```

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### Retrieve Skill Instructions

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/modernize-dotnet/blob/main/plugins/modernize-dotnet/agents/modernize-dotnet.agent.md

Fetches specific skill instructions by name or topic. The query should be specific to ensure accurate retrieval of relevant documentation.

```python
get_instructions(kind='skill', query='<skill-name-or-topic>')
```

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### Remove legacy MSBuild Import elements

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/modernize-dotnet/wiki/Upgrade-an-ASP.NET-MVC-App-to-.NET-5-with-the-.NET-Upgrade-Assistant

This XML snippet represents a legacy project import that should be removed from the project file when migrating to modern .NET SDK projects to avoid build conflicts.

```xml
<Import Project="packages\Microsoft.CodeDom.Providers.DotNetCompilerPlatform.2.0.1\build\net46\Microsoft.CodeDom.Providers.DotNetCompilerPlatform.props" Condition="Exists('packages\Microsoft.CodeDom.Providers.DotNetCompilerPlatform.2.0.1\build\net46\Microsoft.CodeDom.Providers.DotNetCompilerPlatform.props')" />
```

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