Steps for a clean installation of a NuGet package from a local source

23 Jun 20261 minute to read

To perform a clean installation of a NuGet package from a local source, follow these steps:

  1. Save the .nupkg file

Save the NuGet package file (.nupkg) to a local directory, such as: C:\MyNuGetPackages

  1. Configure the local package source in Visual Studio

  • Open Visual Studio

  • Navigate to: Tools > Options > NuGet Package Manager > Package Sources

  • Add a new package source and point it to the folder from Step 1

  1. Uninstall the existing package

If the package is already installed in your project, uninstall it to avoid conflicts.

  1. Clear the NuGet cache

Run the following command in a terminal or command prompt to clear cached packages:

dotnet nuget locals all --clear
  1. Reinstall the package from the local source

Use the NuGet Package Manager or CLI to install the package from the newly added local source.