Installing NuGet package that is marked as a development dependency doesn't add the PrivateAssets="All" attribute to the PackageReference element

[ygoe]

Here's the details. Unfortunately you seem to have deleted the referenced issue. And Microsoft won't let me comment on their side.

https://developercommunity.visualstudio.com/content/problem/23158/installing-nuget-package-that-is-marked-as-a-devel.html

[mishra14]

@ygoe The referenced issue is still available here.

Further, if you see this PR, you will notice that this has been fixed in VS 15.8 release. Have you tried a 15.8 preview?

[ygoe]

No, I'll wait for the release. Do I have to mark the tool package in some way?

[mishra14]

You need to add the following to your nuspec file -

<developmentDependency>true</developmentDependency>

You can read more about it here.

[nkolev92]

@ygoe
Have your problem been resolved?

[ygoe]

Well, I have no nuspec file. Just a .csproj file. Can I just put everything in there?

[nkolev92]

@ygoe
Yes you can set the metadata,
<DevelopmentDependency>true</DevelopmentDependency>

[ygoe]

Yes, that helps. My NuGet package is now automatically installed as private and will not show up as a dependency in a third project. Thank you!

[nkolev92]

Sounds good.

Thanks for following up.

Closing this now.