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NuGet Dependency Graph

NuGet Dependency Graph

Sergii Grytsaienko

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Visualize NuGet package dependencies and vulnerabilities with interactive 3D graphs using React and force-graph-3d
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NuGet Dependency Graph

A powerful Visual Studio Code extension that visualizes NuGet package dependencies and vulnerabilities with interactive 3D graphs.

Features

🔍 Dependency Visualization

  • Interactive 3D Graph: Visualize your NuGet dependencies in an immersive 3D environment
  • Multiple View Modes: Switch between dependencies-only, vulnerabilities, and full dependency graph views
  • Smart Analysis: Automatically detects .NET projects and analyzes package references

🛡️ Security Scanning

  • Vulnerability Detection: Scan for known security vulnerabilities in your NuGet packages
  • Severity Indicators: Color-coded visualization based on vulnerability severity (Critical, High, Moderate, Low)
  • Advisory Links: Direct links to security advisories for detailed vulnerability information

🚀 Offline Support

  • Local Asset Bundling: Works offline with locally bundled 3D visualization libraries
  • Cached Results: Intelligent caching of vulnerability scan results for faster subsequent analysis
  • Fallback Mechanisms: Graceful degradation when network connectivity is limited

🎯 Smart Project Detection

  • Multi-Project Support: Automatically detects and lists all .NET projects in your workspace
  • Project Validation: Validates project files and provides helpful error messages
  • Framework Detection: Identifies target frameworks and project types

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Visual Studio Code 1.74.0 or higher
  • .NET SDK (recommended for full functionality)
  • .NET projects with NuGet package references

Installation

  1. Open Visual Studio Code
  2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
  3. Search for "NuGet Dependency Graph"
  4. Click Install

Usage

Command Palette

Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) and run:

  • NuGet Graph: Visualize NuGet Dependencies - Show dependency graph
  • NuGet Graph: Visualize NuGet Vulnerabilities - Show vulnerabilities
  • NuGet Graph: Visualize Full NuGet Dependency Graph - Show complete graph

Context Menu

Right-click on any .csproj file in the Explorer or Editor and select:

  • Visualize NuGet Dependencies
  • Visualize NuGet Vulnerabilities
  • Visualize Full NuGet Dependency Graph

Visualization Modes

📦 Dependencies Mode

  • Shows direct and transitive package dependencies
  • Color-coded nodes for easy identification
  • Interactive navigation and zoom controls

🔒 Vulnerabilities Mode

  • Highlights packages with known security vulnerabilities
  • Severity-based color coding (Red=Critical, Orange=High, Yellow=Moderate, Green=Low)
  • Pulsing animations for vulnerable packages
  • Click on nodes to view vulnerability details

🌐 Full Graph Mode

  • Complete dependency tree with all relationships
  • Hierarchical layout for better understanding
  • Optimized for large dependency graphs

Interactive Controls

  • Mouse Controls: Click and drag to rotate, scroll to zoom
  • Node Interaction: Click nodes to view package details and vulnerabilities
  • Zoom Controls: Zoom in/out and fit to view
  • Physics Toggle: Enable/disable physics simulation
  • Center View: Reset camera to center position

Supported Project Types

  • ✅ .NET Core / .NET 5+ projects
  • ✅ .NET Framework projects
  • ✅ .NET Standard libraries
  • ✅ PackageReference format
  • ✅ packages.config format (legacy)

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Visual Studio Code 1.74.0+
  • .NET project files (.csproj)

Recommended

  • .NET SDK installed for full CLI integration
  • Internet connection for vulnerability scanning
  • Modern graphics card for optimal 3D performance

Configuration

The extension works out of the box with no configuration required. It automatically:

  • Detects .NET projects in your workspace
  • Chooses the best analysis method (CLI or file parsing)
  • Caches results for improved performance
  • Handles offline scenarios gracefully

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"No .NET SDK found"

  • Install the .NET SDK from https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download
  • Restart VS Code after installation

"No dependencies found"

  • Ensure your project has NuGet package references
  • Check that the .csproj file is valid XML
  • Try running dotnet restore in your project directory

"Webview failed to load"

  • Check VS Code's webview security settings
  • Ensure you have a modern browser engine
  • Try reloading the VS Code window

Performance Tips

  • For large projects, use the Dependencies mode first
  • Enable caching for faster subsequent scans
  • Close other resource-intensive VS Code extensions

Privacy & Security

  • No Data Collection: This extension does not collect or transmit personal data
  • Local Processing: All analysis is performed locally on your machine
  • Secure Connections: Vulnerability data is fetched over HTTPS when available
  • Offline Capable: Works without internet connectivity using cached data

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our GitHub repository for:

  • 🐛 Bug reports
  • 💡 Feature requests
  • 🔧 Pull requests
  • 📖 Documentation improvements

License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • 3D dependency visualization
  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Offline support
  • Multi-project detection
  • Interactive graph controls

Enjoy visualizing your NuGet dependencies! 🚀

For support, please visit our GitHub Issues page.

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