ILRepack
An open-source tool for merging multiple .NET assemblies into a single assembly, serving as a modern replacement for ILMerge.
What is ILRepack?
ILRepack is an open-source tool designed to merge multiple .NET assemblies into a single assembly. It solves the problem of managing and distributing numerous DLLs by consolidating them, which simplifies deployment and reduces potential version conflicts. It serves as a modern, performant alternative to Microsoft's ILMerge.
.NET developers, library maintainers, and DevOps engineers who need to package applications or libraries with minimal external dependencies.
Developers choose ILRepack because it is open-source, highly customizable, faster than ILMerge, and actively maintained. It supports advanced features like parallel processing, symbol merging, and fine-grained internalization controls.
Overview
Open-source alternative to ILMerge
Use Cases
Best For
- Merging multiple .NET libraries into a single DLL for distribution
- Reducing the number of assemblies in a deployment package
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