System.configuration.configurationmanager Version 4.0.1.0 |work| [RELIABLE · 2024]

: This version does not fully support DPAPI encryption across platforms. Use Azure Key Vault or environment variables for cross-platform secrets.

<runtime> <assemblyBinding xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v1"> <dependentAssembly> <assemblyIdentity name="System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager" publicKeyToken="cc7b13ffcd2ddd51" culture="neutral" /> <bindingRedirect oldVersion="0.0.0.0-6.0.0.0" newVersion="6.0.0.0" /> </dependentAssembly> </assemblyBinding> </runtime> system.configuration.configurationmanager version 4.0.1.0

, a common dependency for .NET Standard and .NET Core projects that require access to app.config web.config Overview of Version 4.0.1.0 System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager : This version does not fully support DPAPI

In the (up to 4.8), ConfigurationManager was part of the System.Configuration.dll assembly that shipped with the framework itself. The version number was tied to the .NET Framework release. The version number was tied to the

Version 4.0.1.0 of System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager is the critical bridge that allows modern .NET Core/.NET 5+ applications to access the classic App.config and Web.config files. If you are migrating a legacy Framework app or need to read web.config sections like connectionStrings or <appSettings> in a non-Framework project, this package is a lifesaver. However, for new development, its use should be limited to configuration files you don’t control.

This version is fully compatible with .NET Standard 2.0, meaning it works on .NET Framework 4.6.1+, .NET Core 2.0+, and .NET 5-8. The API surface is identical to the full .NET Framework version. No major bugs have been reported in this specific release; it's considered production-ready. However, note that version 5.0.0 (and later) of the same package exists for .NET 6+ specific optimizations.

Add System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager version 4.0.1.0 to your new SDK-style project.