.NET Assembly Strong-Name Signer
A utility to strong-name sign .NET assemblies, including third-party libraries without source code, and fix their references.
What is .NET Assembly Strong-Name Signer?
StrongNameSigner is a utility tool for .NET developers that strong-name signs assemblies, including third-party libraries for which source code is unavailable. It addresses the common compilation error 'Referenced assembly does not have a strong name' by signing these assemblies and automatically fixing their references to ensure compatibility in strong-named projects.
.NET developers and teams who need to strong-name sign their projects but rely on unsigned third-party NuGet packages or libraries, particularly those working in enterprise environments with strict assembly signing requirements.
Developers choose StrongNameSigner because it provides a reliable, automated solution to sign and fix references across complex dependency chains without requiring access to source code, seamlessly integrating into existing build processes via NuGet or MSBuild.
Overview
Strong-name sign third party .NET assemblies without the source code.
Use Cases
Best For
- Signing unsigned third-party NuGet packages for use in strong-named projects
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