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dnSpy/dnSpy Installation Guide
How to install dnSpy/dnSpy. Official project installation instructions and setup guide.
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Automated Install (Recommended)
Quick installation instructions for dnSpy/dnSpy. This is the fastest way to complete project installation and setup.
Install via curl
curl -fsSL https://hexmos.com/ipm-install | bash &&
ipm i dnSpy/dnSpyor
Install via npx
npx @hexmos/ipm i dnSpy/dnSpyPrerequisites
Git
system_toolRequired to clone the repository and its submodules (important for --recursive).
.NET SDK
build_toolVersion: >=6.0
The .NET SDK is required to compile the source code into binaries.
PowerShell
system_toolPowerShell is required to execute the build script (build.ps1).
Manual Installation Methods
Manual installation instructions. How to install from GitHub source.
Build from Source (Scripted)
git clone --recursive https://github.com/dnSpy/dnSpy.git
cd dnSpy
powershell ./build.ps1 -NoMsbuildBuild from Source (Standard Dotnet CLI)
git clone --recursive https://github.com/dnSpy/dnSpy.git
cd dnSpy
dotnet buildPost Installation Steps
- The compiled binaries will be located in the `./dnSpy/dnSpy/bin/` directory.
- Launch `dnSpy.exe` (Windows) or the relevant executable for your platform.
- If you are debugging Unity games, ensure you follow the 'Unity-mono' setup instructions in the Wiki.