Entity Framework Core .NET Command-line Tools

Entity Framework Core .NET Command-line Tools 10.0.7

The Entity Framework Core tools help with design-time development tasks. They're primarily used to manage Migrations and to scaffold a DbContext and entity types by reverse engineering the schema of a

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About Entity Framework Core .NET Command-line Tools

The Entity Framework Core tools help with design-time development tasks. They're primarily used to manage Migrations and to scaffold a DbContext and entity types by reverse engineering the schema of a database.

Technical details

PublisherMicrosoft Corporation
Version10.0.7
Release date2026-04-21
LicenseProprietary (Freeware)
Installer typezip
Architectureneutral
Package IDMicrosoft.DotNet.dotnet-ef

Install Entity Framework Core .NET Command-line Tools from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.DotNet.dotnet-ef -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.DotNet.dotnet-ef -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DotNet.dotnet-ef -e

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Frequently asked questions

Is Entity Framework Core .NET Command-line Tools free?

Yes, Entity Framework Core .NET Command-line Tools is free to download and use on Windows.

What is the latest version of Entity Framework Core .NET Command-line Tools?

The latest version is 10.0.7, released on Apr 21, 2026.

Is it safe to download Entity Framework Core .NET Command-line Tools?

The download button links to the official installer published on globalcdn.nuget.org, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 5aee71a16b48624931dc86da442392388f8f9aa99d42c4bdef1a647270e8a75f.

Which Windows versions does Entity Framework Core .NET Command-line Tools support?

Entity Framework Core .NET Command-line Tools runs on Windows and is available for any architecture systems.

How do I uninstall Entity Framework Core .NET Command-line Tools?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Entity Framework Core .NET Command-line Tools and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DotNet.dotnet-ef -e.

Is there a portable version of Entity Framework Core .NET Command-line Tools?

Yes. Entity Framework Core .NET Command-line Tools is available as a portable ZIP archive (dotnet-ef.10.0.7.nupkg, any architecture) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.