Is there a tool for reformatting C# code?

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I am looking for a (preferably) command-line tool that can reformat the C# source code on a directory tree. Ideally, I should be able to customize the formatting. Bonus points if the tool can be run on Mono (or Linux).

score 5 · Accepted Answer · edited Jun 13 '20 at 01:14

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You could also try NArrange to reformat your code. The formatting options it supports are still pretty limited, but it can process an entire directory and is a command-line tool. Also, NArrange runs under Mono.

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score 4 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 13 '20 at 01:14

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You could give Artistic Style a try. It requires Perl to be installed though.

It's got a decent list of formatting options, and supports C and Java as well.

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answered Aug 26 '08 at 02:15

Dana the Sane

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It doesn't work that well with C# though. – Sklivvz Sep 26 '08 at 08:35

score 3 · Answer 3 · edited Jun 13 '20 at 01:18

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This isn't command-line, Mono or Linux, but it's something: I've been using ReSharper (made by JetBrains) and it's rather good. It's a Visual Studio plugin, so I'm guessing it's not your cup of tea.

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score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Aug 26 '08 at 02:39

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Take a look at Polystyle

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score 1 · Answer 5 · edited Jun 13 '20 at 01:21

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I use Emacs and csharp-mode. One keystroke and the module is reformatted according to my desires.

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Ira Baxter · Answer 6 · 2013-09-22T17:25:46.767

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See our SD C# Formatter. Uses a full C# parser and prettyprinter; it will not break your code.

EDIT: September, 2013: Now runs on Windows and Linux. Covers C# v5.

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answered Jul 08 '10 at 10:05

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score 0 · Answer 7 · answered Sep 29 '08 at 21:23

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Check out astyle. I am sure the KDE guys use it, but the website said that it supports C#.

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score 0 · Answer 8 · answered Sep 22 '13 at 16:44

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Maybe you could take a look at this free Addin for Visual Studio 2010/2012 i recently wrote :)

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score 0 · Answer 9 · edited Jun 13 '20 at 01:20

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I am going to second the ReSharper suggestion. I can't live without it.

The built-in reformatting is under ReSharper → Tools → Cleanup Code menu and is bound to Ctrl + E, Ctrl + C by default.

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score 0 · Answer 10 · answered Aug 26 '08 at 23:55

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For completeness, check out http://uncrustify.sourceforge.net/

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It doesn't work that well with C# though. – Sklivvz Sep 26 '08 at 08:36

Is there a tool for reformatting C# code?

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