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api-diff

Download, inspect, and diff .NET APIs for a given build or release. Use `dotnet-inspect` to verify that APIs actually exist in the shipped packages, detect missed reverts, and generate before/after API diffs. Use `RunApiDiff.ps1` when a full markdown diff report is needed.

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Updated 4/6/2026
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Installation and usage

Download, inspect, and diff .NET APIs for a given build or release. Use `dotnet-inspect` to verify that APIs actually exist in the shipped packages, detect missed reverts, and generate before/after API diffs. Use `RunApiDiff.ps1` when a full markdown diff report is needed.

Installation
$ install --globalskills.sh
Usage

Once installed, you can use this skill by running the following command in your terminal:

skills use api-diff