Why can’t I see the manage nugets option?

Question

I am following this tutorial :

https://programmingblockchain.gitbooks.io/programmingblockchain/content/introduction/project_setup.html

I am using visual studio mac and stuck on this step

Right click on “Dependencies” in Solution Explorer and select “Manage NuGet Packages…”

I can't seem to find dependencies in solution explorer.

New to visual studio so please be kind :)

Answer 1

Why can I see the manage nugets option?

That because the manage nugets option is active with project opening . According to the your screenshot, there are only a solution file and a solution folder without any project in the solution or solution folder. So the option " Update NuGet Packages " " Restore NuGet Packages " are gray(unavailable) in your screenshot.

To resolve this issue, you should add a new project to your solution or solution folder, then double click(secondary click) on your project-> Add -> Add NuGet Packages ...:

Or select project, under the option "Project", there are options " Edit reference ", " Add NuGet packages... ", " update NuGet packages... ", " Restore NuGet packages... ".

For some more detailed information, you can refer to following document:

NuGet in Visual Studio for Mac

Hope this helps.