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SharpTools for Windows

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SharpTools is an extensible VS.NET add-in providing a suite of open-source tools. It enhances development with code libraries, database management, and utility functions directly within the IDE, offering C# and VB SDKs for custom add-in creation.

  • Pros

    • Extensible VS.NET add-in with open-source plugins.
    • Offers C# and VB SDKs for custom add-in development.
    • Manages MSDE and SQL databases directly within the IDE.
    • Generates SQL scripts for various database objects.
    • Includes keystroke-integrated code library and ADO.NET viewer.

  • Cons

    • Limited to VS.NET environment, no broader IDE support.
    • No explicit mention of version control system integration.
    • Lacks advanced code analysis or refactoring tools.
    • No mention of project dependency management features.
    • Database management explicitly limited to MSDE and SQL.
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GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
2.0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2000
Additional Requirements
Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server, Visual Studio.NET
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Total Downloads
2,331
Downloads Last Week
9
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Create various VS.NET add-ins and manage MSDE or SQL databases.
SharpTools is an extensible VS.NET add-in. Includes an open source RSS reader for the IDE, keystroke-integrated code library, and debug-time ADO.NET viewer. All plug-ins are open source. SharpTools offers C# and VB SDKs that allow creating new VS.NET add-ins. SharpTools offers several additional plug-ins: dbManager manages MSDE or SQL databases from the IDE. SqlScripter generates SQL script for any SQL or MSDE object or table. Copy Folder To Project adds existing folder, subfolders, and files. API to .NET mapper maps common functions. Screen Capture is a useful app and example. Copy Project to Zip compresses project folders and files into a ZIP archive. Strongly Typed Collection Builder generates strongly typed collection for any class. Add Copyright Notice inserts copyright or other text block at top of all project files. Google Search from the IDE using selected text.
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