dotnet-complexity

Analyze .NET code complexity with Roslyn analyzers and code metrics.

466|35|Updated Mar 15, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/managedcode/dotnet-skills --skill dotnet-complexity
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Skill: dotnet-complexity
Source: https://github.com/managedcode/dotnet-skills/tree/main/skills/dotnet-complexity
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/managedcode/dotnet-skills --skill dotnet-complexity

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps identify and manage code complexity within .NET projects, ensuring maintainability and preventing technical debt.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Complexity Analysis: Detects overly complex methods, high class coupling, and low maintainability indices using built-in .NET analyzers.
  • Threshold Configuration: Sets and enforces maintainability and complexity thresholds in CI/CD pipelines.
  • Use Case: A development team wants to ensure new code adheres to maintainability standards before merging. This Skill can be used to automatically flag methods exceeding a cyclomatic complexity of 20.

Quick Start

Configure the .NET complexity analyzers to enforce a cyclomatic complexity threshold of 15 for all methods.

Frequently Asked Questions about dotnet-complexity

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I analyze .NET code complexity and maintainability issues?▼

You can analyze .NET code complexity by using built-in Roslyn analyzers and code metrics to identify overly complex methods, high class coupling, and low maintainability index scores. This detects maintainability issues before they become technical debt.

Can I enforce cyclomatic complexity thresholds in a .NET CI pipeline?▼

Yes, you can enforce cyclomatic complexity thresholds in CI pipelines by configuring rules via .editorconfig and CodeMetricsConfig.txt. This automatically flags methods exceeding your defined limits, such as a cyclomatic complexity of 20.

What is a maintainability index and how does it relate to code refactoring?▼

A maintainability index is a code metric used to measure software maintainability. Analyzing this metric helps identify code refactoring targets by flagging low scores and high class coupling in your .NET projects.

How do I configure .NET analyzers to flag methods exceeding a specific complexity limit?▼

You can configure .NET analyzers to flag complex methods by setting maintainability and complexity thresholds in an .editorconfig file. For example, you can enforce a cyclomatic complexity threshold of 15 for all methods.

Does this code analysis approach work without adding external dependencies to my project?▼

Yes, this code analysis approach works without external dependencies because it leverages built-in Roslyn analyzers and native .NET code metrics to evaluate class coupling and complexity directly.

Why should I monitor class coupling and complexity metrics in .NET projects?▼

Monitoring class coupling and complexity metrics in .NET projects prevents technical debt by ensuring new code adheres to maintainability standards before merging, keeping the software easy to manage and scale.