WebSpark.Bootswatch 2.5.1

.NET 10.0 This package targets .NET 10.0. The package is compatible with this framework or higher. 
dotnet add package WebSpark.Bootswatch --version 2.5.1
                    


                    

                
NuGet\Install-Package WebSpark.Bootswatch -Version 2.5.1
This command is intended to be used within the Package Manager Console in Visual Studio, as it uses the NuGet module's version of Install-Package. 
<PackageReference Include="WebSpark.Bootswatch" Version="2.5.1" />
For projects that support PackageReference, copy this XML node into the project file to reference the package. 
<PackageVersion Include="WebSpark.Bootswatch" Version="2.5.1" />
                    


                            Directory.Packages.props
                        

                    

                
<PackageReference Include="WebSpark.Bootswatch" />
                    


                            Project file
For projects that support Central Package Management (CPM), copy this XML node into the solution Directory.Packages.props file to version the package. 
paket add WebSpark.Bootswatch --version 2.5.1
                    


                    

                
#r "nuget: WebSpark.Bootswatch, 2.5.1"
#r directive can be used in F# Interactive and Polyglot Notebooks. Copy this into the interactive tool or source code of the script to reference the package. 
#:package WebSpark.Bootswatch@2.5.1
#:package directive can be used in C# file-based apps starting in .NET 10 preview 4. Copy this into a .cs file before any lines of code to reference the package. 
#addin nuget:?package=WebSpark.Bootswatch&version=2.5.1
                    


                            Install as a Cake Addin
                        

                    

                
#tool nuget:?package=WebSpark.Bootswatch&version=2.5.1
                    


                            Install as a Cake Tool

WebSpark.Bootswatch

A .NET Razor Class Library that provides seamless integration of Bootswatch themes into ASP.NET Core applications. Built on Bootstrap 5, this library offers modern, responsive theming with dynamic theme switching, light/dark mode support, and comprehensive caching mechanisms.

Framework Support: Requires .NET 10.0 for access to the latest NuGet packages and framework features.

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Live Site: https://bootswatch.makeboldspark.com/

About

WebSpark.Bootswatch is a .NET Razor Class Library that provides seamless integration of Bootswatch themes into ASP.NET Core applications. See it live at https://bootswatch.makeboldspark.com/.

Built by Mark Hazleton — Mark Hazleton, Solutions Architect BootswatchSpark is part of the Make Bold Spark portfolio of technical demonstrations.

Latest Release: v2.5.1 - Dependency Alignment Release

🚨 Version 2.0 Breaking Changes

WebSpark.Bootswatch 2.0+ now targets .NET 10 exclusively. This major version change reflects our commitment to supporting the latest NuGet packages and framework features over broad framework compatibility.

Why .NET 10 Only?

We prioritized latest packages over legacy support for these reasons:

  • ✅ Security & Performance: Access to latest security patches and .NET 10 performance improvements
  • ✅ Modern Dependencies: Use current versions of Microsoft.Extensions.* packages (10.0.1+)
  • ✅ Simplified Maintenance: Single target framework reduces complexity and testing burden
  • ✅ Future-Ready: .NET 10 is the current release with latest features
  • ⏰ .NET 8 Approaching EOL: Standard support ends November 2025
  • ⏰ .NET 9 Short Lifecycle: STS (Standard Term Support) has shorter timeline

Migration from 1.x to 2.0


<PropertyGroup>
  <TargetFramework>net10.0</TargetFramework>
</PropertyGroup>


<PackageReference Include="WebSpark.Bootswatch" Version="2.5.1" />
<PackageReference Include="WebSpark.HttpClientUtility" Version="2.5.1" />

No code changes required - All APIs remain backward compatible.

Need .NET 8 or 9 Support?

Use WebSpark.Bootswatch 1.34.0 which supports .NET 8.0, 9.0, and 10.0.

dotnet add package WebSpark.Bootswatch --version 1.34.0
dotnet add package WebSpark.HttpClientUtility --version 2.1.1

📋 Prerequisites

Framework Requirements

Framework Version 2.x Version 1.x
.NET 10.0 ✅ Required ✅ Supported
.NET 9.0 ❌ Not Supported ✅ Supported
.NET 8.0 ❌ Not Supported ✅ Supported

Version 2.0+ requires .NET 10.0 SDK installed on your development machine and build server.

Version 1.34.0 supports .NET 8.0 (LTS), 9.0 (STS), and 10.0 if you need backward compatibility.

Required Dependencies


<PackageReference Include="WebSpark.Bootswatch" Version="2.5.1" />
<PackageReference Include="WebSpark.HttpClientUtility" Version="2.5.1" />


<PackageReference Include="WebSpark.Bootswatch" Version="1.34.0" />
<PackageReference Include="WebSpark.HttpClientUtility" Version="2.1.1" />

PackageReference


<PackageReference Include="WebSpark.Bootswatch" Version="2.5.1" />
<PackageReference Include="WebSpark.HttpClientUtility" Version="2.5.1" />

Note: Version 2.0+ targets .NET 10.0 exclusively. The package will automatically use the correct assembly for your .NET 10 project.

✨ Features

  • 🎨 Complete Bootswatch Integration: All official Bootswatch themes plus custom themes
  • 🌓 Light/Dark Mode Support: Automatic theme detection and switching
  • ⚡ High Performance: Built-in caching with StyleCache service
  • 🔧 Easy Integration: Single-line setup with extension methods
  • 📱 Responsive Design: Mobile-first Bootstrap 5 foundation
  • 🎯 Tag Helper Support: <bootswatch-theme-switcher /> for easy UI integration
  • 🔒 Production Ready: Comprehensive error handling and fallback mechanisms
  • 📖 Full Documentation: IntelliSense support and XML documentation
  • 🚀 .NET 10 Optimized: Latest framework features and performance enhancements

Verify Installation: Your .csproj should now include BOTH packages:

<PackageReference Include="WebSpark.Bootswatch" Version="2.5.1" />
<PackageReference Include="WebSpark.HttpClientUtility" Version="2.5.1" />
Product Compatible and additional computed target framework versions.
.NET net10.0 is compatible.  net10.0-android was computed.  net10.0-browser was computed.  net10.0-ios was computed.  net10.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net10.0-macos was computed.  net10.0-tvos was computed.  net10.0-windows was computed. 
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Version Downloads Last Updated
2.5.1 131 5/18/2026
1.34.0 540 12/4/2025
1.32.0 345 11/13/2025
1.30.0 180 9/27/2025
1.20.1 275 7/1/2025
1.10.3 256 5/21/2025
1.10.2 240 5/20/2025
1.10.1 272 5/18/2025
1.10.0 330 5/15/2025
1.0.7 339 5/15/2025
1.0.6 286 5/5/2025
1.0.5 269 5/5/2025
1.0.4 263 5/4/2025
1.0.3 262 5/4/2025
1.0.2 240 5/4/2025

Version 2.5.1: Dependency Alignment Release - Aligned with WebSpark
     ecosystem version 2.5.1. 📦 UPDATED: - WebSpark.HttpClientUtility updated to 2.5.1 - Aligned
     versioning across all WebSpark NuGet packages for consistency 🎯 TARGETS: .NET 10.0 exclusively
     for latest security updates, performance improvements, and framework features. 💡 VERSION 1.x
     SUPPORT: If you need .NET 8 or .NET 9 support, use WebSpark.Bootswatch 1.34.0 🔄 MIGRATION:
     1. Update your project to target .NET 10: <TargetFramework>net10.0</TargetFramework>
     2. Update WebSpark.HttpClientUtility to 2.5.1 3. No code changes required - all APIs remain
     compatible For complete setup guide, see:
     https://github.com/MarkHazleton/WebSpark.Bootswatch/wiki/Getting-Started