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Announcing v2.0 of the official MCP C# SDK MCP C# SDK v2.0 implements the 2026-07-28 specification with a stateless-first protocol, standardized HTTP headers, and Multi Round-Trip Requests for interactive tools, all while staying backward compatible.

Announcing v2.0 of the official MCP C# SDK - .NET Blog

MCP C# SDK v2.0 implements the 2026-07-28 specification with a stateless-first protocol, standardized HTTP headers, and Multi Round-Trip Requests for interactive tools, all while staying backward comp...

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Analyze MSBuild Binary Logs with Copilot in VS Code - a Copilot-powered way to read MSBuild binary logs, explain and fix build failures with one click, compare builds, and catch regressions, backed by the Microsoft.AITools.BinlogMcp MCP server. hubs.li/Q04qZlbs0 #dotnet

Analyze MSBuild Binary Logs with Copilot in VS Code - .NET Blog

Meet the MSBuild Binlog Analyzer for VS Code - a Copilot-powered way to read MSBuild binary logs, explain and fix build failures with one click, compare builds, and catch regressions, backed by the Mi...

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.NET 11 Preview 6 is now available! - .NET Blog Find out about the new features in .NET 11 Preview 6 across runtime, SDK, libraries, #ASPNETCore, .NET MAUI, C#, Entity Framework Core, F#, and container images. hubs.li/Q04pJxCl0 #dotnet

.NET 11 Preview 6 is now available! - .NET Blog

Find out about the new features in .NET 11 Preview 6 across runtime, SDK, libraries, ASP.NET Core, .NET MAUI, C#, Entity Framework Core, F#, and container images.

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Ever wonder why “.NET Host” shows up in Task Manager—or why BenchmarkDotNet sometimes appears to hang? @davidmccarter.bsky.social breaks it down what happens before Main() runs: dotnet, apphost, hostfxr, hostpolicy, CoreCLR, and how to diagnose stuck host processes.

The .NET Host Process: What Runs Before Main() and Why It Sometimes Hangs

This guide explores the essential role of the .NET host process, which initializes the runtime, resolves dependencies, and launches applications. It highlights common issues with lingering host pro…

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⏳ Last day to vote in the 2026 .NET Foundation Board Election! If you haven’t cast your ballot yet, now’s the time. 🗳️ Check your inbox for your voting link. Voting closes today.

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The Board plays an important role in guiding strategy, governance, partnerships, and community growth. If you haven't voted yet, take a moment to cast your ballot and help determine the Foundation's next chapter.

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🗳️ Have you voted yet? The 2026 .NET Foundation Board Election is underway! Your vote helps shape the future of community growth, partnerships, governance, and strategy across the ecosystem. 📩 Check your inbox for your ballot ⏳ Voting ends June 19

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