migrating-mvc-configuration Skill
Migrates ASP.NET Framework Web.config configuration to ASP.NET Core appsettings.json and IConfiguration/IOptions patterns. Covers appSettings, connectionStrings, custom config sections, environment-specific transforms, and encrypted config. Use when upgrading projects that use ConfigurationManager.AppSettings, Configur Published by microsoft in upgrade-agent-plugins.
What is migrating-mvc-configuration Skill?
Migrates ASP.NET Framework Web.config configuration to ASP.NET Core appsettings.json and IConfiguration/IOptions patterns. Covers appSettings, connectionStrings, custom config sections, environment-specific transforms, and encrypted config. Use when upgrading projects that use ConfigurationManager.AppSettings, Configur Published by microsoft in upgrade-agent-plugins. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Research
- Research use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use migrating-mvc-configuration Skill
- Use it for research.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/upgrade-agent-plugins
- Skill file: plugins/upgrade-agent/extenders/upgrade-dotnet/upgrade/skills/lazy/web/mvc/migrating-mvc-configuration/SKILL.md
What it does
Migrates ASP.NET Framework Web.config configuration to ASP.NET Core appsettings.json and IConfiguration/IOptions patterns. Covers appSettings, connectionStrings, custom config sections, environment-specific transforms, and encrypted config. Use when upgrading projects that use ConfigurationManager.AppSettings, Configur
Skill instructions
ASP.NET Web.config Configuration Migration Migrate Web.config XML configuration to ASP.NET Core's appsettings.json and IConfiguration system. The new configuration model is fundamentally different: it uses layered JSON files instead of XML transforms, environment variables override file values, and strongly-typed access replaces string-keyed lookups. Secrets must move out of config files entirely. Workflow Track progress across these steps: Migration Progress: - [ ] Step 1: Inventory configuration usage - [ ] Step 2: Create appsettings.json structure - [ ] Step 3: Migrate appSettings and connectionStrings - [ ] Step 4: Convert custom config sections to IOptions<T - [ ] Step 5: Replace config transforms with environment files - [ ] Step 6: Migrate secrets to secure storage - [ ] Step 7: Remove Web.config configuration code Step 1: Inventory Configuration Usage Search the project for all configuration access patterns and record what exists: - ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["key"] calls
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Frequently asked questions
What is migrating-mvc-configuration?
migrating-mvc-configuration is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Migrates ASP.NET Framework Web.config configuration to ASP.NET Core appsettings.json and IConfiguration/IOptions patterns.
Who is migrating-mvc-configuration best for?
migrating-mvc-configuration is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, research workflows.
How do I install migrating-mvc-configuration?
Install or run migrating-mvc-configuration using Copy skill directory. Check migrating-mvc-configuration for the latest setup command.
Is migrating-mvc-configuration actively maintained?
migrating-mvc-configuration may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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