Please add the ability to load referenced assemblies from nuget cache path.
Contributor guide
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
C# programmingUnderstanding of .NET assembliesNuGet package cacheILSpy architecture
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
55
Research direction
Investigate how ILSpy currently loads referenced assemblies in its core code, e.g., in the AssemblyList or LoadAssembly methods. Identify the NuGet cache path (typically under user profile). Then add an option to automatically load assemblies from that cache. Consider using NuGet APIs to locate packages. Check comments for any additional context.
