scriptcs/scriptcs

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2487 stars · 363 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

scriptcs is a command-line tool and REPL that lets you write and execute C# scripts (csx files) using any text editor, powered by the Roslyn compiler. It integrates NuGet for dependency management and supports script packs for bootstrapping common frameworks.

Use cases

• run C# scripts without creating a Visual Studio project
• interactive C# REPL for quick experimentation
• write build or automation scripts in C#
• manage script dependencies with NuGet
• prototype C# code in a lightweight text editor
• bootstrap scripts with framework-specific script packs

When to choose

• you want to execute C# code without IDE or project overhead
• you need a REPL for exploring .NET APIs
• you prefer scripting in C# over PowerShell for automation tasks
• you want NuGet package management in a scripting context

When to avoid

• you need modern .NET Core/.NET 5+ scripting (dotnet-script is more actively maintained)
• you require long-term support or frequent updates
• you are building large applications better suited to full IDE workflows

Facets

cli-tool · maturity maintenance

interpreter cli developer-tools package-manager developer-tools programming-languages windows cross-platform cli dotnet csharp-scripting csx roslyn repl nuget script-packs command-line automation macos linux

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