Add NuGet Packages Folder to Solution File?

Question

Nuget puts the package in my root folder(in my case my trunk folder). I am wondering is there a way to let VS 2010 know about this folder? I am using ankh svn to do my commuting so it would be really nice to have it in my solution so when I add a reference I can commit it from VS 2010 and not have to go to my trunk and manually do it.

Can this be done?

Answer 1

You can add the packages directory as a web project. I use TFS so the only issue is after adding a package I need to include these files to the source control but at least there visible...

Answer 2

You may be interested in reading this NuGet doc:

Using NuGet without committing packages to source control

Answer 3

The easiest way to do this currently is by using the Working Copy Explorer (View -> Working Copy Explorer). From here you can browse your solution folder, and add the reference.

I added the idea to enhance this to the AnkhSVN feedback forum, please go vote :-)

Answer 4

You should consider 'don't commit packages workflow'. It is much more mature solution:

http://blog.davidebbo.com/2011/08/easy-way-to-set-up-nuget-to-restore.html