Dotnet Template Mcp
by YuliiaKovalovacommunityv1.0.1
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This MCP server allows AI agents to interact with `dotnet new` templates through natural language, enabling users to search, inspect, preview, and create projects without needing to memorize CLI commands.
From the registry: Search, inspect, preview, and create .NET projects from dotnet new templates via AI agents.
Install & configure
Prerequisites
- requiredInstall .NET 10 SDKRequired for the dnx zero-install command.https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/10.0
Install in your client
Paste into the AI you're chatting with — it will figure out the rest
Please install the `dotnet-template-mcp` MCP server into my current AI client (that's you).
Required prerequisites (do these first if not already done):
- **Install .NET 10 SDK** — Required for the dnx zero-install command. (https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/10.0)
Canonical MCP server config (stdio transport):
- command: `dnx`
- args: ["-y","DotnetTemplateMCP","--version","1.3.0"]
- optional environment variables:
- `MCP_TEMPLATE_TRANSPORT`: Transport mode. Defaults to stdio. Set to 'http' for streamable HTTP. (example: `stdio`)
- `MCP_TEMPLATE_HTTP_URL`: Listen URL when MCP_TEMPLATE_TRANSPORT=http. (example: `http://0.0.0.0:8080`)
- `MCP_TEMPLATE_TOOL_PROFILE`: Tool profile: 'full' (default, 14 tools) or 'lite' (5 core tools). (example: `full`)
- `MCP_TEMPLATE_ELICITATION`: Set to 'false' to disable interactive elicitation of missing parameters. (example: `true`)
Note: Lets AI agents work with `dotnet new` templates through natural conversation. Alternative install: dotnet tool install --global DotnetTemplateMCP.
Add this MCP server to my current client's config in the correct format for you. If you need secrets or credentials I haven't provided, ASK me — do not invent values or leave raw placeholders. After adding it, tell me how to verify the server is connected.Note: Lets AI agents work with `dotnet new` templates through natural conversation. Alternative install: dotnet tool install --global DotnetTemplateMCP.
Tools (15)
template_search
Search locally and on NuGet.org with ranked results.
template_list
List installed templates, filtered by language/type/classification.
template_inspect
Retrieve parameters, constraints, and post-actions in one call.
template_instantiate
Create a project, auto-resolving from NuGet if not installed.
template_dry_run
Preview files without writing to disk.
template_install
Install a template package, skipping if already installed.
template_uninstall
Remove a template package.
templates_installed
Inventory of all installed templates.
template_from_intent
Translate natural language requests into template parameters.
template_create_from_existing
Generate a reusable template from an existing .csproj.
template_compose
Execute a sequence of templates in one workflow.
template_suggest_parameters
Suggest parameter values based on relationships.
template_validate
Validate a local template directory for authoring issues.
Environment variables
MCP_TEMPLATE_TRANSPORTSet transport mode for the MCP server (stdio or http).MCP_TEMPLATE_HTTP_URLConfigure the listen URL for the HTTP transport.MCP_TEMPLATE_ELICITATIONEnable or disable interactive elicitation for missing parameters.MCP_TEMPLATE_TOOL_PROFILESet the tool profile to use (full or lite).Packages
DotnetTemplateMCP
nugetv1.0.1transport: stdio
Details
- Language
- C#
- License
- MIT
- Released
- Mar 3, 2026
- Last commit
- May 8, 2026
- Registry name
- io.github.YuliiaKovalova/dotnet-template-mcp